These Air Fryer Lamb Chops are tasty, succulent, crispy and perfectly cooked in minutes! Love serving these American Lamb Chops in the air Fryer with Poblano Sauce and Crispy Air fryer potatoes!
February is super special not only because it’s the month of Valentine’s, but it’s also Lamb Lovers Month! So it’s like love is everywhere 🙂
A couple years ago, I shared with you guys my favorite Lamb Chops Date Night Platter with tips on making a romantic lamb dinner at home.
This year, I’m sharing a super easy, fun and convenient way to celebrate American lamb for Lamb lovers Month!
AIR FRYER LAMB CHOPS
I can’t help it, I had to make a video to show you that crisp! I’ve been experimenting much with the air fryer lately and I found out that many of you aren’t making the most of it!
YES, you can make succulent, crispy lamb chops in the air fryer in 12 minutes! I’ve made a video to show you that crisp! And I’ll share so many tips on perfecting them to the doneness you prefer.
For the record here, my daughter LOVES lamb so much and I always keep her in mind when cooking it. So I opt for medium rather than rare because of her. I’ll share more on that below.
Also will share below on the Air Fryer Potatoes and that charred Poblano sauce which are the perfect match to the lamb chops!
Two other Air fryer MUST MAKE RECIPES: Air Fryer Chicken Legs and Air Fryer Fish For Air Fryer Fish Tacos.
American Lamb Chops
I’m lucky to find so many local butchers around me who carry American Lamb. But when I’m driving far away and need to buy some lamb, I always ask the meat guy about the source of lamb.
They will most often have some cuts that are surely American lamb while other cuts may be imported. Always always ask before you buy.
You want to make sure to buy American lamb because it’s unlike any other type of lamb. The breed and the way American lamb is raised make a HUGE difference in the taste of lamb you’re eating.
American lamb is fresher than imported of course, but most importantly, it tastes buttery and sweet compared to other types of lamb. It’s because the lamb is raised to the highest standards possible.
And even more, it’s raised with LOVE. When you buy local, you support families, dreams, long hours of hard work and you support communities. It means the world to do that!
Now let’s break down the recipe.
Lamb Chops Seasoning
Since this recipe has a bit of a Mexican flare from the poblano sauce, I’ve considered that in the spice mix.
- Salt and Pepper
- Chilli Powder
- Onion Powder
- Oregano
That’s it! When making air fryer lamb chops, you don’t want chunks of marinade like garlic bits or anything that would burn. So a blend of spices and oil like this one is ideal.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER LAMB CHOPS
You’ll start by liberally seasoning the lamb chops on both sides and drizzling them with oil.
Have your air fryer preheating for 2 minutes before adding the lamb.
Arrange the chops in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You can crowd them as long as they’re still in a single layer.
Air fry for 8 minutes and then flip the chops.
Continue air frying for 4-6 minutes more depending on how well done you want the lamb chops to be.
Seriously a quick, fool proof and forgiving way to start making more lamb chops!!
POBLANO SAUCE
While the lamb chops are in the air fryer, you can quickly whip up the poblano sauce in your food processor.
Ingredients for Poblano Sauce
- Charred Poblano Pepper (Char them under the broiler, grill or on a gas stove top. This is optional but the flavor is incredible!)
- Cilantro
- Lime Juice
- Avocado
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- Honey
- Yogurt (or sour cream)
Charring the poblanos is an optional step here, but it seriously elevated the flavor! It adds that smokey charred flavor to the sauce which is amazing.
Add all those ingredients in a food processor until the sauce is formed! Simple and easy!
The honey adds a faint sweetness to balance the spice so don’t forget it. Also the yogurt adds a creamy touch to the sauce.
You can use sour cream to make this into a creamy poblano sauce, and it will probably be thicker too. I use either, however today I had yogurt only.
Store the poblano sauce in a container in your fridge for up to a week. That also means you can prepare the sauce in advance 🙂
AIR FRYER POTATOES
The perfect pair to these air fryer lamb chops and poblano sauce is some crispy air fryer potatoes!
I love using small potatoes instead of cutting up large potatoes and making sure they’re the same size. It’s an extra step which you can skip by using small baby potatoes.
The one thing you want to make sure is that your potatoes are all approximately the same size.
Air Fryer Potatoes Seasoning
Similarly to the lamb chops here, we don’t want bits of garlic or onions or herbs that can burn in the air fryer. I use just a dry spice mix and oil. It adds so much flavor and you won’t miss out!
- Salt and pepper
- garlic powder
- oregano
- chilli powder
- neutral tasting oil
How to Make Air Fryer Potatoes
First of all you’ll season the potatoes in a large bowl.
Then place the potatoes in your air fryer basket. Again, it’s very important to keep the potatoes in a single layer just like we did with the lamb chops.
Also important is to preheat the air fryer for two minutes before adding in the potatoes.
Air fry the potatoes for 10 minutes, remove the air fryer basket and give it a snake. Then air fry again or an extra 8-10 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes.
When they’re done, I love a finish of olive oil (really good quality olive oil so you can taste it) and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Another easy and favorite potato recipe to MAKE NOW with video is Pan Fried Potatoes!!
SERVE AIR FRYER LAMB CHOPS
Serve the air fryer lamb chops with the side of potatoes, poblano sauce, some lime slices, my grandpa’s hot pepper sauce (for extra spice!) and a sprinkle of cilantro!
Dip the lamb chops into that Poblano sauce—SO GOOD!!
Another fun way to serve lamb is with the pita cones in this lamb shoulder chunks in pita cones. This is a perfect individual serving, spiced up lamb chunks with all the fixings!
If you’re looking for a more romantic home cooked feel for the lamb this month, make this exotic Moroccan spice lamb shoulder with couscous. Or of course the lamb chops date night platter.
ENJOY!
Also Try these phenomenal Baked Pork Chops recipe!
TIPS FOR AIR FRYER LAMB CHOPS
- Make sure you buy American lamb for utmost freshness and flavor.
- Season the lamb with a dry spice mixture and oil only. Avoid bits of food like garlic, onions or herbs that can burn in the air fryer.
- When cooking the lamb chops, depending on the size of your air fryer you can probably fit anywhere between 6-10 pieces.
- Make sure that the chops are in a single layer and fit as many as you can.
- Always preheat your air fryer for two minutes before air frying anything.
- Air fry the lamb for 8 minutes and then flip the chops. Air fry for an extra 4-6 minutes depending on how well done you want the meat to be.
- Serve the chops with Air fryer potatoes.
- Make the poblano sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
- Serve this delicious platter and enjoy lamb more often!
LAMB RECIPES
- Cheesy Pull Apart Bread with Lamb Crumbles
- Grill Foil Packets with Lamb and Potatoes
- Thai Salad With Lamb And Peanut Dressing
- Easy Stir Fry Recipe with Lamb and Veggies
- Cheese Fondue with Lamb Dippers
- Grilled Lamb Skewers BBQ Party
- Roast Lamb And Chickpeas
- Leg of Lamb with Mashed Potatoes
- Roast Lamb Shoulder Recipe
Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Poblano Sauce
Ingredients
Lamb
- 4 pounds lamb chops American lamb, trimmed to your taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon oil
Potatoes
- 2 pound bag baby potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons oil
Poblano Sauce:
- 3 poblano peppers charred
- 1 jalapeno pepper charred
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 avocado
- 2/3 cup cilantro
- 3 tablespoons yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
Serve:
- Lime slices
- cilantro
Instructions
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Start by making the air fryer potatoes: season the potatoes in a large bowl with all the ingredients.
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Preheat the air fryer for two minutes at 400 degrees.
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Add the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer and air fry for 10 minutes. Remove the air fryer basket and give it a shake.
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Return the potatoes back to air fry for an extra 6-10 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
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When they’re done, sprinkle some cilantro and place them on the serving plate.
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Keep the air fryer preheated at 400 degrees.
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Season the lamb chops generously with the seasoning and oil on both sides. Arrange the chops in a single layer on your air fryer basket.
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Air fry for 8 minutes and remove the air fryer basket.
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Flip the lamb chops and continue air frying for an extra 4-8 minutes depending on how well you prefer the lamb chops.
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12 minutes total at 400 is medium rare while 14 minutes is a medium.
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While the lamb chops are cooking, make the poblano sauce.
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Add all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
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Serve the air fryer lamb chops with the potatoes, poblano sauce, extra hot sauce, lime wedges and enjoy!!!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
TIPS FOR AIR FRYER LAMB CHOPS
- Make sure you buy American lamb for utmost freshness and flavor.
- Season the lamb with a dry spice mixture and oil only. Avoid bits of food like garlic, onions or herbs that can burn in the air fryer.
- When cooking the lamb chops, depending on the size of your air fryer you can probably fit anywhere between 6-10 pieces.
- Make sure that the chops are in a single layer and fit as many as you can.
- Always preheat your air fryer for two minutes before air frying anything.
- Air fry the lamb for 8 minutes and then flip the chops. Air fry for an extra 4-6 minutes depending on how well done you want the meat to be.
- Serve the chops with Air fryer potatoes.
- Make the poblano sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
- Serve this delicious platter and enjoy lamb more often!
Love lamb chops and these are so crispy and with a delicious sauce too!
They were really good!!
What a great idea, that dip is dreamy!
Oh yes the Poblano sauce is incredible!!
This poblano sauce is way more my thing than the usual mint jelly people serve with lamb. I need to give this a try asap!
hahahaha totally!!!
They do look perfectly cooked and crispy. I have to admit, I have not used my air fryer enough. You have inspired me to try new things using the air fryer.
You’re missing out Andrea!!!
I have always wondered what to cook with lamb chops, but I now have an amazing recipe to try! it looks and sounds amazing!
Thank you Irina!!