Air fryer lamb steaks are a great quick and easy dinner. Tender and succulent on the inside, and grilled to perfection on the outside.
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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.
Seasoning
This recipe uses very simple seasoning of salt and pepper with a little oil. 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
I would also use a little salt and oil with any other seasoning (unless it already contains salt).
For some more ideas see this article on the best herbs for lamb.
Tip
It is important to rest meat following cooking so that the juices can reabsorb into the meat so it stays succulent and juicy.
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.
Lamb steaks should be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F/ 63°C. This will give medium lamb (following resting). This is the minimum safe internal temperature for lamb steaks recommended by the USDA.
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.
Tip
Use an instant read thermometer to measure the temperature in the center of the thickest part of the meat for an accurate temperature reading.
Some people prefer their lamb a different doneness. If that is you, refer to the estimated cooking times and temperatures in the table below.
| Doneness | Air frying time | Internal temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 4-5 minutes | 140°F / 60°C |
| Medium-Rare | 5-6 minutes | 145°F / 63°C |
| Medium | 6-7 minutes | 150°F / 65°C |
| Medium-well | 7-8 minutes | 160°F / 71°C |
| Well-done | 9+ minutes | 170°F / 77°C |
Tip
Remember that the temperature of the meat will continue to rise a few degrees while it rests.
Air fryer lamb steaks recipe card
Air Fryer Lamb Steaks
How to cook lamb steaks in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 2 lamb steaks (approx 5oz each)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Drizzle of light olive oil
Instructions
- Remove steak from the refrigerator an hour before cooking to allow it to reach room temperature before cooking.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F/ 200°C.
- Mix salt and ground pepper on a plate.
- Pat lamb steaks dry, then rub or spray with a little olive oil.
- Press each side of the steak into the salt/pepper mix, then place in air fryer basket. ensure they are not touching.
- Air fry lamb steaks for 5 minutes for medium-rare (9 minutes for well-done).
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check the internal temperature - it should be 160°F/ 71°C for medium-rare, or 170°F/ 76°C or above for well done.
- Remove lamb steaks from the air fryer, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 373mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 21g
Nutrition information is an estimate and provided for informational purposes only.
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