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Soul Food Southern Air Fryer Lamb Chops

Soul Food Southern Air Fryer Lamb Chops

My soul food air fryer lamb chops are crispy, tender, and full of Southern-style seasoning that brings big Sunday-dinner energy in minutes! Each chop is coated in a curated blend of simple herbs and spices for a superb, soulful flavor, then air-fried to juicy perfection. A quick, modern twist on a classic that tastes like it’s been passed down through generations.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Soul Food
Servings: 8
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 rack of lamb usually has 8 lamb chops
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2-3 sprigs rosemary optional, fresh rosemary to garnish

Instructions

  • Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried rosemary in a small mixing bowl.
  • Rub the mixture on the rack of lamb to coat, using most of the rub on the top side of the rack (the meaty, fat side).
  • Place the seasoned rack of lamb in the air fryer, bone side down (meaty fat side up).
  • Air fry at 360 degrees F for 20 minutes for medium-rare chops. (For chops more well-done, monitor the rack and air fry for additional 5-minute intervals after the first 20 minutes have finished.)
  • To slice the rack into individual lamb chops, simply guide your knife between each rib bone and cut straight down, separating one chop at a time. Continue until the whole rack is carved and ready to serve.
  • Garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary, and serve this soul food lamb chops recipe right away, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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