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Air Fryer Rack of Lamb (only 7 ingredients!)

5 from 7 votes
Can you cook a rack of lamb in an air fryer? ABSOLUTELY! The air fryer is my favorite way to cook a rack of lamb. It creates a great crust and is perfectly medium rare inside every single time. It is so easy to make, just marinate and air fry it and you’ve got this amazing dish. With only 7 simple ingredients, you cannot go wrong!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating 1 day
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Servings: 1 rack of lamb (6 lamb chops)
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Calories: 619

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 4 sprigs of rosemary
  • 7 sprigs of thyme
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Serve with mint jelly

Equipment

Method
 

Make the Herb Marinade:
  1. In a small bowl, combine the marinade ingredients
    ¼ cup olive oil, 6 cloves minced garlic, 4 sprigs of rosemary, 7 sprigs of thyme, 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
Marinate the Lamb:
  1. Place the rack of lamb in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag.
  2. Pour the herb marinade over the lamb, ensuring it coats all sides evenly.
  3. Let the lamb marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or preferably refrigerate it for 1-2 hours for better flavor. Overnight is best. 
Air Fry the Lamb:
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Remove the lamb from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. Place the marinated rack of lamb on the air fryer rack or in the air fryer basket, fatty side up.
Cooking:
  1. Air fry the rack of lamb at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes for medium-rare, or adjust the time according to your desired level of doneness.
  2. Remember to check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer. Take it out at 125°F - it will keep cooking while resting. 
  3. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should reach 135°F (57°C), and for medium, it should be around 145°F (63°C).
Rest and Serve:
  1. Remove the cooked lamb. Cover it with aluminum foil and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Slice the rack of lamb into individual chops and serve hot with mint jelly on the side.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Marinate for a minimum of 1 hour for best results. Overnight is best. 
  • Use an instant meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the lamb. 
  • Get mint jelly! Trust me on this. Lamb and mint are best friends.

Nutrition

Calories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gSodium: 7155mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg

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