Quick Air Fryer Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops with Zucchini

Name: Quick Air Fryer Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops with Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: Bone-in lamb loin chops, 2 pieces, 1 inch thick, about 5 to 6 ounces each including bone; Zucchini, 1 small (about 150 g), cut into half-moons; Cremini mushrooms, 1 cup (about 70 g), sliced; Red bell pepper, 1/2 medium (about 60 g), thinly sliced; Extra virgin olive oil, 1.5 tablespoons, divided (1 tablespoon for lamb, 0.5 tablespoon for vegetables); Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon, finely chopped; Dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon; Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon; Lemon juice, 2 teaspoons; Kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon, divided; Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon, divided; Crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon, optional

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Prep: 10 min. Cook: 12 min. Servings: 2.

Ingredients

Bone-in lamb loin chops, 2 pieces, 1 inch thick, about 5 to 6 ounces each including bone
Zucchini, 1 small (about 150 g), cut into half-moons
Cremini mushrooms, 1 cup (about 70 g), sliced
Red bell pepper, 1/2 medium (about 60 g), thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil, 1.5 tablespoons, divided (1 tablespoon for lamb, 0.5 tablespoon for vegetables)
Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
Fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
Dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon
Lemon juice, 2 teaspoons
Kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon, divided
Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon, divided
Crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon, optional

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Season the lamb chops: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub the mixture over both sides of the lamb chops. Let sit while you prep the vegetables.
Prepare the vegetables: In a mixing bowl, toss zucchini, mushrooms, and red bell pepper with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Air fry the vegetables: Arrange vegetables in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 8 minutes, shaking halfway. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Air fry the lamb chops: Place seasoned lamb chops in the basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until a [digital meat thermometer](https://rocktopgear.com/amazon) inserted into the center of the meat reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rest the lamb: Transfer lamb chops to a cutting board and let rest for 3 minutes to ensure juices redistribute, per USDA guidance for whole cuts.
Serve: Plate the lamb chops with the warm vegetables. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired.

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