Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Rack of Lamb

As a busy office worker, I am always looking for quick and delicious dinner solutions. Today, the air fryer rack of lamb recipe I want to share is not only easy to learn but also definitely satisfying in taste!

Ingredients Needed

Lamb chops: This is our main dish. It provides abundant protein and fat, making this dish extremely delicious and nutritious.

Onions: Not only make lamb chops taste better, but also absorb excess oil, making lamb chops healthier to eat.

Barbecue sauce: Adds a unique sweet and mellow taste and enhances the flavor level of the entire dish.

Light soy sauce: Plays a role in enhancing freshness and seasoning, adding a salty and fragrant taste to the lamb chops.

Black pepper salt: Not only can it remove the fishy smell but also bring a slight spiciness and salty fragrance to the lamb chops and enrich the taste.

How to choose lamb chops?

Generally, choose lamb spine chops or lamb rib chops with bones. This kind of meat is tender and juicy. The bones can also lock in the juice. It is fragrant and chewy, and also nutritious.

It is best to choose lamb chops with a thickness of about 2-3 centimeters so that they are heated evenly when cooked in an air fryer.

Specific selection methods are as follows:

Look at the color: Choose ones with bright red color, firm and elastic meat. Don't choose those with dull color or spots.

Check the fat: The fat layer should be even, white or light yellow. Don't be too thick or too thin.

Smell the smell: Have a fresh meaty fragrance. No peculiar smell or fishy smell.

Look at the cut: The cut surface should be flat and there should be meat on the bone. Fresh and neat.

Choose a brand: Buy from regular places. Big brands are more reassuring. Don't buy those of unknown origin or too cheap ones.

Essential Tools

Air fryer: Core tool. It makes lamb chops crispy on the outside and tender on the inside by high-speed hot air. If there is no air fryer, an oven can also be used, but the time and temperature need to be adjusted properly.
Oil paper or aluminum foil: Put it at the bottom of the frying basket to prevent sticking and absorb oil, making cooking clean and healthy.
Knife: Used to cut onions. Cut evenly for better flavor.
Tongs/spatula: Used to turn lamb chops or take out ingredients. Safe and convenient.
Kitchen gloves: Wear when marinating lamb chops to protect hands and make operation more convenient.
Kitchen paper: Absorb moisture from lamb chops and wipe oil from the frying basket to keep it clean. 

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Thoroughly remove blood: Before cooking lamb chops, they need to be soaked and washed several times and blanched to ensure that the blood is completely removed for a good taste.
Don't overcrowd food: Ensure there is enough space between lamb chops so that hot air can evenly surround them. If necessary, cook in batches.
Turn or rotate in time: Turn or rotate lamb chops halfway through cooking to ensure even heating on both sides.
Preheat the air fryer: Preheat for at least 3 minutes before use, usually to 180 degrees Celsius to avoid uneven cooking.
Appropriate marinating time: According to personal taste and the thickness of lamb chops, marinate for 30 minutes to several hours to avoid too short or too long.
Adjust cooking temperature and time: Set 180-200 degrees Celsius according to the size of lamb chops and taste preference, and adjust the time flexibly.