Quick Lemon Rosemary Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Zucchini and Mushrooms

Name: Quick Lemon Rosemary Air Fryer Lamb Chops with Zucchini and Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 lamb loin or rib chops, 1 inch thick, about 1.5 pounds total; 2 cups zucchini, halved and sliced into half-moons, about 240 g; 2 cups cremini or white mushrooms, quartered, about 140 g; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional; Pinch red pepper flakes, optional

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Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. Servings: 4.

Ingredients

4 lamb loin or rib chops, 1 inch thick, about 1.5 pounds total
2 cups zucchini, halved and sliced into half-moons, about 240 g
2 cups cremini or white mushrooms, quartered, about 140 g
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 to 5 minutes.
Pat lamb chops dry. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Add the lamb chops and turn to coat. Remove chops to a plate, leaving any extra seasoning in the bowl.
Add zucchini and mushrooms to the same bowl and toss to coat in remaining seasoning.
Add the vegetables to the preheated basket in a single layer and air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
Push the vegetables to the sides of the basket. Place the lamb chops in a single layer in the center. Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the chops halfway, until a [digital meat thermometer](https://rocktopgear.com/amazon) inserted in the center reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove lamb chops to a plate and rest for 3 minutes to meet USDA guidance. While the lamb rests, toss the vegetables and air fry 2 to 3 more minutes until tender-crisp.
Serve chops with the roasted vegetables and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

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