Air Fryer Lamb Steaks

Air fryer lamb steaks are a great quick and easy dinner. Tender and succulent on the inside, and grilled to perfection on the outside.

How to cook lamb steaks in an air fryer

Air frying is a quick and convenient way to grill or broil lamb steaks, they are so quick to cook. I also love to grill lamb chops in my air fryer, check out my recipe for air fryer lamb chops.

An air fryer is also great for roasting lamb. Some of my favorite roast lamb recipes are air fryer lamb roast, and air fryer rack of lamb.

Scroll down for the printable card for this air fryer lamb steak recipe, or read on for all the details.

What do you need?

Lamb steaks

You can use lamb rump steaks or boneless lamb leg steaks for this recipe.

Oil

Use a quality cooking oil with a high smoke-point and a neutral flavor, like olive oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil.

Seasoning

This recipe uses very simple seasoning of salt and pepper. However, you can you any seasoning that you like with lamb, try:

• Rosemary and thyme
• Indian spices like cumin, garam masala, ground coriander, curry powder
• A Moroccan spice mix, try cumin, paprika, cinnamon and ginger

For some more ideas, see this article on the best herbs for lamb.

How to cook lamb steaks in the air fryer

This recipe is very simple to make, there are just a few key steps to getting it just right:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/ 200°C. This important because the cook time for this recipe is very short, so the air fryer needs to be hot when the steaks go in.
2. Prepare the lamb steaks. Pat the steaks dry and rub with a little oil. Mix seasoning together on a plate, then press each side of the lamb steaks into the seasoning to coat well.
3. Air fry lamb steaks. Place the lamb steaks into the air fryer, ensure they are not touching. Air fry for 5-10 minutes until at least at least 145°F / 63°C in the center, or cooked to your liking*.
4. Rest lamb steaks. Remove from the air fryer, cover with foil and allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

*How long to air fry lamb steaks

The exact cooking times will depend on a few factors including how large your lamb steaks are and how powerful your air fryer is.

The USDA states that the minimum safe internal temperature for lamb steaks is 145°F/ 63°C. This will give medium-done lamb (following resting).

Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature once the lamb has finished air frying, and add a couple of minutes of cooking time if you prefer them more well done.

Serving ideas

1. Serve with roasted vegetables and a classic mint sauce or brown gravy.
2. Serve lamb steaks with a chimichurri sauce made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar for a zesty and herbaceous flavor.
3. Slice lamb steaks and serve on a Greek salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, and a lemon and olive oil dressing.
4. Slice and serve with a couscous salad made with roasted vegetables, herbs, and a lemon and olive oil dressing.

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