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Two grilled lamb chops topped with green chimichurri sauce, served on a black plate with a generous smear of creamy white tzatziki sauce.

Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

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Frenched lollipop lamb chops seasoned with cumin and coriander, air fried in the Cosori Iconic until seared and crusty. Topped with mint-forward chimichurri.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 940
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 lamb rib chops frenched lamb rib chops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ cup fresh mint packed, finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh parsley packed, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove small clove garlic grated
  • pinch kosher salt

Equipment

  • Cosori Iconic Stainless Steel Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper Towels
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat lamb chops dry with paper towels.
  2. Rub with olive oil, then season on both sides with salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander.
  3. Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Combine mint, parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Stir in olive oil until combined.
  6. Place lamb chops in the Cosori Iconic Air Fryer basket in a single layer, bones pointing up.
  7. Air fry at 400°F for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  8. Rest for 3-5 minutes.
  9. Stir together yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, and salt for the dill yogurt.
  10. Spread dill yogurt on a plate as a base.
  11. Arrange lamb chops on top.
  12. Spoon mint chimichurri generously over the chops.

Nutrition

Calories: 940kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 71gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 38gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 2327mgPotassium: 1196mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1914IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Storage: cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or air fryer; store the chimichurri and dill yogurt separately.

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