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Spicy BBQ glazed air fryer lamb chops

How to get the perfect air fryer shoulder chops

3 - 4

Serves

10 mins

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

Roz McIntosh

Recipe author

Roz McIntosh

Craving flavour-packed lamb chops without firing up the grill? These air fryer glazed shoulder chops are the perfect solution! Coated in a smoky spice blend and a rich BBQ glaze, they turn out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside—every time. Served with golden smashed baby potatoes and a zesty jalapeño salad, this easy and delicious meal is sure to impress.

Quick to make and full of bold flavours, it’s the ultimate air fryer lamb recipe for any night of the week.

This recipe is by Roz McIntosh.

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Ingredients

Lamb chops

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4 Quality Mark lean lamb shoulder chops

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1 Tbsp smoked paprika

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½ tsp cayenne pepper

(adjust to your heat preference)

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1 tsp garlic powder

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to taste salt and pepper

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1 Tbsp olive oil

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½ cup BBQ sauce

(your favourite brand)

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lemon zest

to serve

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fresh mint

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Smashed baby potatoes

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12-15 baby potatoes

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olive oil

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salt and pepper

Salad

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2 baby gem lettuces

or mixed lettuce leaves

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2 jalapeño

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2 Tbsp sour cream

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2 Tbsp mayonnaise

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2 Tbsp lime juice

Method

For the chops, potatoes and salad

1

Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, make incisions through the fat side of the chop. This helps the fat render out and also helps the chops to keep their shape when cooking.

2

In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mix all over the lamb shoulder chops until they're evenly coated. Then drizzle with a little olive oil.

3

Set your air fryer to 200°C and let it preheat for a few minutes. If your air fryer doesn't require preheating, you can skip this step!

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Place the chops in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, then flip the chops over and air fry for another 10-15 minutes. You’re aiming for a crispy, golden crust and a juicy inside. The total cooking time should be around 20-30 minutes depending on the thickness of your chops and your desired level of doneness.

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When the lamb is almost done, brush on a generous amount of BBQ sauce over each chop and air fry for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelise and create a glossy finish.

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While the lamb is cooking, boil the baby potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain, then gently smash each potato with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven at 200°C for 20 minutes or until crispy and golden. Alternatively, if you can use your air fryer here if it is a double one. Or if not simply crisp up the potatoes first and keep them warm whilst cooking the lamb.

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Toss the chopped baby gem lettuce in a bowl. For the dressing, place the sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeños and lime juice into a blender and blend on high for a few seconds. If it is a little thick, add a little water.

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Once everything is cooked, plate the lamb chops and sprinkle with lemon zest and mint leaves alongside the crispy smashed potatoes and salad. Don’t forget to add extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping!

Nutrition Information per Serving (378g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 4 serves.

Energy

1705kJ (407 kcal)

Protein

17.3g

Total Fat

20.3g

Saturated Fat

5.2g

Carbs

35.4g

Dietary Fibre

7.2g

Sodium

497mg

Iron

3.1mg

Zinc

2.5mg

Vitamin B12

1.2µg