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Air Fryer Lamb Cutlets served on a plate

Air Fryer Lamb Cutlets

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Air fryer lamb cutlets cook quickly at 400°F with a garlic-rosemary marinade for a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Preheating the air fryer and patting the meat dry ensures a perfect sear without steaming. This recipe offers a special high-protein dinner that cooks faster than traditional methods.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces lamb cutlets rib or loin cutlets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped finely, leaves only
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt to season lamb
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika optional, smoked paprika recommended
  • to taste fresh mint or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Air fryer Used to cook lamb cutlets evenly at high heat
  • Meat thermometer Check internal temperature for doneness
  • Small bowl For mixing marinade ingredients
  • Tongs Used to flip the cutlets in the air fryer
  • Paper towels Pat lamb cutlets dry before marinating

Method
 

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.
    3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  2. Pat lamb cutlets dry with paper towels. Rub marinade evenly over all sides. Let sit 30-60 minutes at room temperature or marinate up to 2 hours in the fridge. (Optional: skip marinating and season just before cooking.)
    8 pieces lamb cutlets, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  3. Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes to ensure a hot basket for immediate sear.
  4. Place cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket with at least 1-inch gaps between pieces. Avoid overlapping or stacking.
    8 pieces lamb cutlets
  5. Air fry cutlets for 4-5 minutes, then flip each cutlet using tongs. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Remove when it reaches 135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium.
    8 pieces lamb cutlets
  6. Transfer cutlets to a plate and rest uncovered for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh mint or parsley before serving.
    to taste fresh mint or parsley

Notes

  • Preheating the air fryer basket ensures a crisp exterior on the lamb cutlets.
  • Patting meat dry before marinating prevents steaming and promotes browning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to achieve precise doneness, as visual cues can be misleading.

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