Description
Learn how to make perfectly cooked Air Fryer Lamb Chops with a flavorful garlic-rosemary butter. This easy recipe delivers tender, juicy lamb chops in a fraction of the time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (about 125g total) Coles Australian Salted Butter (or other brand of salted butter), chopped, at room temperature (divided use)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 8 lamb loin chops, about 1 inch thick
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Garlic-Rosemary Butter: An Aromatic Compound Butter
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon of softened butter, the 2 crushed garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary.
- Mash with Fork: Use a fork to mash the ingredients together until they are well combined and form a smooth paste.
- Shape into a Log: Place the garlic-rosemary butter on a small piece of baking paper or plastic wrap. Shape the butter into a log about 4-5 inches long.
- Wrap and Chill: Wrap the butter log tightly in the baking paper or plastic wrap. Place the wrapped log in the refrigerator to chill until firm. This will make it easier to slice later.
2. Prepare the Lamb Chops: Seasoning for Flavor
- Spray with Oil: Lightly spray the lamb chops on both sides with olive oil spray.
- Season: Season the lamb chops generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Preheat the Air Fryer: Ensuring Even Cooking
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. This ensures that the lamb chops will cook evenly and develop a nice sear.
4. Cook the Lamb Chops: Achieving a Perfect Sear
- Arrange in Basket: Arrange the seasoned lamb chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Tip: Don’t overcrowd the basket. If necessary, cook the lamb chops in batches.
- Air Fry: Cook the lamb chops for about 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Tip: Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should reach 135-140°F (57-60°C). For medium, aim for 140-145°F (60-63°C).
- Note: Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chops and your air fryer model.
- Add Butter: Top each chop with half a slice of the chilled garlic-rosemary butter.
- Rest: Close the air fryer (do not turn it on) and let the butter melt over the chops for about 1 minute.
5. Serve: Enjoying Your Perfectly Cooked Lamb Chops
- Serve Hot: Serve the Air Fryer Lamb Chops immediately while they are hot and the butter is melted.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with extra chopped fresh rosemary, if desired.
