Air Fryer Lamb Chops Lemon (Printable)

Tender lamb chops, air-fried and topped with zesty lemon butter sauce for a quick, flavorful dish.

# What You Need:

→ Lamb

01 - 8 lamb chops (1 inch thick, approximately 1.3 pounds total)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

→ Lemon Butter Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
02 - Pat the lamb chops completely dry with paper towels. Rub both sides thoroughly with olive oil, then evenly coat with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried rosemary.
03 - Arrange the seasoned lamb chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare doneness. Adjust time based on chop thickness and desired doneness.
04 - While lamb cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice, then remove from heat. Fold in chopped fresh parsley.
05 - Transfer cooked lamb chops to a serving plate and let rest for 3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Drizzle generously with the warm lemon butter sauce before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates this gorgeous restaurant style crust without any messy splattering on your stovetop
  • That lemon butter sauce comes together in minutes but makes everything feel incredibly elegant
02 -
  • Lamb keeps cooking after you pull it from the air fryer, so remove it when it is slightly less done than you want
  • The resting period is not optional, those juices need time to settle or they will all run out onto your cutting board
03 -
  • Use an instant read thermometer, 130°F to 135°F is perfect for medium rare
  • If your chops are thicker than 1 inch, add 2 minutes per side to the cooking time

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