Garlic and Oregano Lamb Chops

More people should consider lamb chops a go-to for an easy weeknight meal. They’re perfect with mashed potatoes (which you can even buy at the deli counter for a truly easy meal). The air fryer gives the chops a light crust while keeping them juicy inside. We don’t recommend rib chops because they tend to be thin and dry out quickly in the air fryer. Instead, T-bone or loin chops are a little thicker and can handle the hot-air currents in the machine. Author © Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough Photograph © Eric Medsker

Course

Dinner

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

30-60 min

Cooking Technique

Instant Omni Toaster Oven and Air Fryer

Keywords

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Prep Time

18 min

Cook Time

16 min

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

8 4-oz. bone-in T-bone or loin lamb chops
1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. garlic, minced (about 2 medium cloves)
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. table salt
ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create a wet paste. Rub this mixture evenly over all sides of the lamb chops. To add more depth to the rub, consider mixing in up to 1 tablespoon of finely minced lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of crushed dried rosemary, 2 teaspoons of dried thyme, and/or 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
Set your appliance to Air Fry at 400°F / 200°C for 18 minutes. Press Start.
When the machine beeps, indicates Add Food, or is heated to the proper temperature, put the lamb chops bone side down in the basket or on the tray so they stand up with the meat pointing up, like soldiers, on the hot surface. If they are T-bone chops, the "T" will look upside down. Each chop should be surrounded by at least 1/2 inch of space. Use separate trays or work in batches as necessary. Push the drawer in or slide the trays in gently so the chops don’t topple over.
Air fry the lamb chops without turning them, even if the air fryer prompts you to Turn Food. Cook for about 14 minutes for medium-rare, or about 16 minutes for medium-well. If using multiple trays, swap the trays from top to bottom halfway through the cooking time.
Turn off the appliance and use nonstick-safe kitchen tongs to transfer the lamb chops to a clean cutting board. Let them rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a little crunchy kosher salt or coarse sea salt over the chops before serving.

Notes

LEFTOVERS! Leftover chops should be cooled to room temperature, then sealed under plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Heat them straight from the fridge (but unwrapped, of course), in a 350°F air fryer for about 3 minutes.

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