This recipe for Air Fryer Lamb Loin Chops is tender and delicious. With just a simple marinade, these are easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. Or, you can also serve them for Easter or any other special occasion.

Cooked lamb chops on a white platter with cooked green beans.

Lamb is one of those proteins many people are unsure how to cook. They are afraid it will taste gamey or unfamiliar. And, because lamb tends to be more expensive than other types of meat, the fear of messing it up means losing money.

I promise this air fryer method will give you kitchen confidence with lamb chops!

You’ll never believe how easy it is to cook this lamb recipe with simple ingredients.

Air Fryer Lamb Chop Benefits

  • Using an air fryer means your lamb will be perfectly cooked. It’s simpler than the grill or oven and faster too.
  • Besides flipping them over once, using the air fryer means they are cooking out of sight without constantly worrying how they are doing.
  • Dinner is ready in 30 minutes. Fast enough for a weeknight dinner, these lamb loin chops are also fancy enough for any holiday meal.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients to make air fryer lamb chops set out on a white surface.
  • Lamb loin chops are different than just lamb chops, so read your labels carefully. These are a very smooth and tender cut of meat and will be a pleasure to cook and eat. They also tend to be thinner than regular lamb chops.
  • Olive oil gives us just enough fat to get browning which adds extra flavor.
  • Salt & pepper give a boost to flavor while the garlic powder adds just enough to let meat still shine.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Steps

Step by step photos of cooking lamb chops in the air fryer.

Step One

Combine the oil and seasoning in a large bowl.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Step Two

Make sure to coat both sides of the lamb rib chops in the marinade. You can cook immediately or chill overnight.

Step Three

Add marinated lamb chops to the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Step Four

Flip halfway through cooking and check with a meat thermometer for doneness.

Serve your juice air fryer lamb chops with your favorite side dishes. I hope you agree that this recipe is perfect for a date night or any holiday.

Cooked lamb chops in the basket of an air fryer.

Lamb Loin Chops Recipe Tips

  • Some air fryer models needs to be preheated. Please refer to the owner’s manual of your particular model to see if you need to preheat it before using.
  • This recipe can easily be cut in half for fewer servings.
  • You can get creative with your marinade. Use a pre-made one or add fresh herbs, lemon juice, fresh garlic, red wine vinegar, black pepper, or onion powder for more flavor.
  • Feel free to marinate up to 24 hours. Let the lamb chops come to room temperature before cooking.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use regular lamb chops in this recipe?

Yes. The lamb loin chop is basically like a beef sirloin. It has the same t-bone and is very tender. The lamb chop is more from the ribs and might not be quite as tender, but will still cook the same.

What if I don’t have olive oil?

Avocado oil is also a great high-temperature oil to use in this recipe.

How do I know when lamb is done?

Use an instant-read thermometer to check for the internal temperature of the chop to be at 145°F.

Cooked lamb chops on a white platter with cooked green beans.

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Cooked lamb chops on a white platter with cooked green beans.

Air Fryer Lamb Loin Chops

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This recipe for Air Fryer Lamb Loin Chops is tender and delicious. With just a simple marinade, these are easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. Or, you can also serve them for Easter or any other holiday.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • 4 lamb chops, at room temperature

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  2. Place the lamb chops in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chops. Use your hands to make sure they are coated on both sides. You can also put the lamb chops in a large ziptop bag and marinate them in the bag.
  3. Place the lamb chops in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 390°F for 6 minutes.
  4. Use tongs to turn the lamb chops over to cook for an additional 6-8 minutes. If your lamb chops are thicken than 1 inch, they may require additional cooking time.
  5. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the center of one of the lamb chops to ensure that it reaches a minimum of 145°F.
  6. Let the lamb chops rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Some air fryer models needs to be preheated. Please refer to the owner’s manual of your particular model to see if you need to preheat it before using.
  2. This recipe can easily be cut in half for fewer servings.
  3. If you want to marinate your lamb chops for a longer amount of time, feel free to place them in the refrigerator with the marinade for up to 24 hours. Let the lamb chops come to room temperature before cooking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chop
  • Calories: 207
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 364.5 mg
  • Fat: 12.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 24.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 75.9 mg

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