Herbed Lemon Air-Fried Lamb Chops
Herbed Lemon Air-Fried Lamb Chops feature a bright citrus marinade with oregano, mint, rosemary, and parsley that soaks into tender lamb for bold, aromatic flavor. The chops cook up with a juicy center and lightly crisped edges, perfect for a special weeknight dinner or an impressive yet unfussy weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Lemon Air-Fried Lamb Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Place olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, mint, rosemary, and parsley in a large resealable plastic bag, then gently squeeze the bag to combine.
- 2
Add lamb chops, press out as much air as you can, reseal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, turning the bag every hour to coat both sides of the chops.
- 3
When you are ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), or follow the manufacturer's directions.
- 4
Arrange the lamb chops in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 3 1/2 minutes.
- 5
Flip the chops and air fry for another 3 minutes; check doneness with an instant-read thermometer—120 degrees F (49 degrees C) for rare, 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium, and 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for medium-well—and add time in 1-minute increments to reach your preferred doneness.
- 6
Loosely cover with foil and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 479.37 kcal High 24%
- Protein 28.87 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 13.78 g 5%
- Total Fat 32.68 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 6.73 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.8 mg High 31%
- Sodium 94.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.31 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 91.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.82 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 440.39 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 8.34 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 26.34 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Herbed Lemon Air Fried Lamb Chops is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Mint, and Fresh Oregano. Each serving provides about 479.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Lemon Air-Fried Lamb Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Mint, Fresh Oregano, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Lemon Air-Fried Lamb Chops?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 479.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Lemon Air-Fried Lamb Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Herbed Lemon Air-Fried Lamb Chops healthy?
- Herbed Lemon Air-Fried Lamb Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 479.37 calories and 28.87 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.73 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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