Air Fryer Marinated Lamb Chops (Keto)

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Easy + Tasty Lamb Chops in the Air Fryer If you love lamb chops but always eat them the same way, I’ve got a way for you to shake things up. These air fryer marinated lamb chops are fire! I marinated them with my homemade cilantro lime marinade, and these chops are bursting with a…

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These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

Easy + Tasty Lamb Chops in the Air Fryer

If you love lamb chops but always eat them the same way, I’ve got a way for you to shake things up. These air fryer marinated lamb chops are fire! I marinated them with my homemade cilantro lime marinade, and these chops are bursting with a variety of pungent, tangy, savory, and absolutely delicious flavors. You’ve got to try them! And if you like cilantro, check out my cilantro marinated Turkey legs and homemade cilantro marinade!

BEST Air Fryer Marinated Lamb Chops Recipe!

For tender, juicy, and heavenly lamb chops, the air fryer cooks them to perfection. The marinade gives them flavor and locks the juiciness inside. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. 

These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

Perfect Lamb Chops for Any Occasion

Even on a busy weeknight, you can make these perfectly tasty marinated lamb chops. They’re easy for any time and definitely wow guests for holidays or dinner parties such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. We absolutely love this simple and delicious recipe. 

Why You Will Love These Tasty Air Fried Marinated Lamb Chops

  1. Well, you make them in the air fryer, no oil splashes, and clean up is easy.
  2. This dinner is one that is easily elegant yet super simple.
  3. The flavors will blow you away; they’re so good!
  4. You only need 6 ingredients.
  5. They’re basically ready in about 10 minutes. How’s that for fast?
  6. These marinated lamb chops are gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly!
  7. This makes an easy recipe for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, or Easter. Though, they make great weekend dinners too! 
These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

Ingredients for Cilantro Marinated Air Fryer Lamb Chops:

lamb chops, cilantro lime marinade, salt, pepper, Knorr, onions powder and garlic powder

How to Air Fry Lamb Chops (Step-by-Step):

Now let me walk you through how to make these succulent air fryer lamb chops!

  1. Wash

    The first step is washing your lamb chops. You’ll want to completely pat them dry with paper towels. I used frozen lamb chops, which will work just as well. However, you need to give them time to thaw out and come to room temperature first, so plan ahead!Raw lamb chops

  2. Marinate

    Next, put your lamb chops in a big bowl. Pour the seasoning and marinade on and mix with your hands to cover the lamb chops well. I like using cooking gloves for this step to keep from getting messy. Once the lamb chops are completely well-coated, cover the bowl and let them marinate. I recommend at least 30 minutes though I always go for about an hour. You can also let them marinate overnight. Marinated raw lamb chops

  3. Preheat

    When you’re ready to get cooking, set your air fryer timer to 12 minutes and the temperature to 400F, then preheat. 

  4. Air Fry Marinated Lamb Chops

    Place cilantro lime marinated lamb chops in the preheated air fryer; air fry for 6 minutes and flip. Then air fry for 4 minutes. If not done, continue to cook to the set time.These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

  5. Check for Doneness

    Lamb chops can be cooked to a variety of levels of doneness. For me personally, I like them well done. A meat thermometer is essential here to help you ensure you’ve cooked them properly. If you like them rare, it should read 120°F; medium rare at 125°F; medium at 130°F; and well done at 145°F and higher. Allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

How to Store Air Fryer Lamb Chops Leftover

These are so good you might not have any leftovers. But if you do, put them in an airtight container, and they’ll keep in your fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for a wonderful meal any time. Make sure you use them up within 3 months, though, if you do. 

Recipes Notes/Tips 

  • I bought my organic lamb chops frozen from our local farmer. They’re a little smaller than regular lamb chops, so do keep in mind the size of yours as you cook them. Bigger lamb chops will affect the cooking time slightly. 
  • These easy marinated lamb chops are amazing for weeknights because they are so quick and simple to make.
  • But they’re also fantastic for the main dish of a holiday dinner. Think Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Easter.
  • I like serving these on the weekends to make things extra special, even though they’re easy enough to do any day of the week. 
These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

Air Fryer Lamb Chops FAQs

If you have any questions about air frying lamb chops, these answers should steer you in the right direction!

Can You Cook a Lamb Chop In An Air Fryer?

Oh yes, you can! And I recommend this method wholeheartedly. You get an excellent exterior that’s a little crispy while the interior lends juicy, flavorful meat. And it cooks so quickly too. 

How Long Can You Marinate The Lamb? 

I typically like to marinate for an hour. If you’re pressed for time, you can marinate for at least 30 minutes. And if you like planning, you can even marinate these overnight, but I wouldn’t go longer than 24 hours.

What Temperature Should You Cook Lamb Chops At?

For perfectly cooked air fryer lamb chops, you should set the temperature to 400F. If you choose to do it in your oven, this would also be the temperature I’d recommend. 

How Do You Know When Your Lamb Chops Are Cooked Enough?

You need a meat thermometer to know for sure. At a minimum, it should read 120F if you like them rare. Well done, would read at 145F, though you don’t want to go much over that, or you’ll wind up with dry lamb chops. 

These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

Variations/Substitutions

  • Not a fan of lamb chops or can’t find them? You can use this same recipe to make pork chops, fish or chicken. 
  • Instead of making a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, try this recipe. It’s easy and elegant; everyone will think you spent hours preparing it.
  • You can also swap the marinade or seasoning for something else if you don’t have all the ingredients on-hand to make my cilantro lime marinade.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, make these marinated lamb chops in your oven.
  • And if you want deeper flavors, let your lamb chops marinate overnight. 
These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

How to Make this Recipe (Step-by-Step)

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These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

Air Fryer Marinated Lamb Chops (Keto + Gluten-free)

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  • Author: Nkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Universal
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs. of Organic lamb chops (12 small lamb chops)
  • 4 tablespoons of Homemade cilantro lime marinade (see my recipe – it’s quick and easy!) or any marinade of choice 
  • ½ teaspoon of Onion powder 
  • ½ teaspoon of garlic powder 
  • ½ teaspoon of Knorr bouillon 
  • ½ of salt (always add salt to your preference) 
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper 

Instructions

  1. Wash. The first step is washing your lamb chops. You’ll want to completely pat them dry with paper towels. I used frozen lamb chops, which will work just as well. However, you need to give them time to thaw out and come to room temperature first, so plan ahead! Raw lamb chops 
  2. Marinate. Next, put your lamb chops in a big bowl. Pour the seasoning and marinade on and mix with your hands to cover the lamb chops well. I like using cooking gloves for this step to keep from getting messy. Once the lamb chops are completely well-coated, cover the bowl and let them marinate. I recommend at least 30 minutes though I always go for about an hour. You can also let them marinate overnight. Marinated raw lamb chops 
  3. Preheat. When you’re ready to get cooking, set your air fryer timer to 12 minutes and the temperature to 400F, then preheat.  
  4. Cook. Place cilantro lime marinated lamb chops in the preheated air fryer; air fry for 6 minutes and flip. Then air fry for 4 minutes. If not done, continue to cook to the set time. These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer
  5.  Check for Doneness. Lamb chops can be cooked to a variety of levels of doneness. For me personally, I like them well done. A meat thermometer is essential here to help you ensure you’ve cooked them properly. If you like them rare, it should read 120°F; medium rare at 125°F; medium at 130°F; and well done at 145°F and higher. Allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer 

Notes

  • I bought my organic lamb chops frozen from our local farmer. They’re a little smaller than regular lamb chops, so do keep in mind the size of yours as you cook them. Bigger lamb chops will affect the cooking time slightly. 
  • These easy marinated lamb chops are amazing for weeknights because they are so quick and simple to make.
  • But they’re also fantastic for the main dish of a holiday dinner. Think Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Easter.
  • I like serving these on the weekends to make things extra special, even though they’re easy enough to do any day of the week.
  • This is my air fryer; I love it. Been using it for two years! 
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Healthy Side Dishes that Go well with Lamb Chops:

Pureed Red Beet. Silky red beet puree, aka beetroot puree is sweet, savory, flavorful, colorful, and comes with a perfect kick of freshness from the fresh raw garlic. You will never want to pair your lamb chops with any other side!

Silky red beet puree, aka beetroot puree, is simply a recipe of pureed cooked beets, coconut milk, fresh garlic, salt, and pepper. Red beet puree is sweet, savory, flavorful, colorful, and comes with a perfect kick of freshness from the fresh raw garlic. Red beet puree recipe is easy to make; easily peel and cut up a couple of raw red beets, boil to soften, and then blend the boiled beets to become creamy and smooth! Healthy beet side dish is ready in less than 40 minutes. Serve pureed beets with salmon, meat, or any choice of main. #Beet #Beetpuree #Pureedbeet #Gardenbeet #Beetrootpuree #pureedbeetrot #Beetsidedish #Beets #beetrecipe #vegetablesidedish

Baked brussels sprouts. Perfectly baked brussels sprout is hands down the best healthy brussels sprouts recipe you will ever need, and they pair so well with these air fryer roasted turkey drumsticks.

The best honey baked brussels sprouts recipe, perfectly baked in the oven without the help of bacon and cheese. A incredible plant-based side dish you will love with all your heart!

Baked sweet potatoes. Delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make baked sweet potatoes have buttery inside with crispy edges. These make the perfect side dish with marinated turkey legs. 

Delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make air fryer sweet potato cubes are the best side dish. In just 15 minutes, your air fryer renders these bite-sized sweet potato pieces into heavenly bits. They're crispy on the outside while having that soft and tender inside. Perfect with any meal or enjoyed as a snack. Easily seasoned with pantry spice for a savory flavor you'll love. Plus, sweet potatoes are healthy, and this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free!

Braised Red Cabbage. Super easy healthy braised red cabbage with apples, red onions, and bell pepper is literally the best side dish for these cilantro marinated turkey legs! 

Super easy healthy braised red cabbage with apples and red onions is the best side dish ever! It's savory, sweet, a little sour, tangy, and wonderfully complements every main dish. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, keto – friendly and packed with flavorful herbs and spices. Look no further for a fabulous + tasty, healthy side you need for the holidays especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also, it comes together so quickly! #Cabbage #Braisedcabbage #healthysidedish #side

Garlic Butter Green Beans. Air-fried garlic green beans are easy, quick, tender, crisp, deliciously delightful, and perfect with these turkey legs!

A simple and easy recipe for air fryer green beans with garlic butter sauce requires only a few ingredients; fresh green beans, onions powder, salt, pepper, avocado oil as well a drizzle of garlicky, buttery sauce! Air fried garlic green beans are easy, quick, tender, crisp, deliciously delightful, and perfect with any main dish. P.s. I love it with salmon! This air fryer fried green beans recipe cooks in less than 10 minutes in the air fryer (well, obviously)! But we don't stop there; I take it a little further with my garlic butter sauce. #airfryergreenbeans #greenbeans #garlicsauce #airfryerrecipe

Nigerian Jollof Rice with Basmati Rice. This party-style Nigerian basmati jollof rice recipe is the rice dish you find at most Nigerian parties. Pair it with these tasty marinated turkey legs for the best holiday dish!

Insanely delicious party-style Nigerian basmati Jollof rice is the only Jollof rice recipe you need. The fusion of basmati rice with tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, curry, thyme, bay leaves, and other herbs/spices makes this party Jollof absolutely flavorful and tasty! The best part about making basmati Jollof rice is that it takes no time to cook. Authentic crowd-pleasing party-style Jollof rice recipe! #Jollofrice #Africanfood #Nigerianfood #PartyJollofrice #NigerianJollofrice #BasmatiJollofrice #Jollof

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These easy and tasty lamb chops in the air fryer are tender and juicy with slightly crispy edges. First, they are marinated in the cilantro lime marinade to lock in the juiciness, and the air fryer cooks them to perfection. You get a crisp exterior and perfect meat inside that will impress your family and your guests. These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with every main dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. #Lambchops #keto #Airfryer

These marinated lamb chops are flavorful and perfect with any side dish. Also, this recipe is keto, gluten-free and low-carb. I can’t wait for you to give it a try! 🙂

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