Air Fryer Lamb Ribs – perfect medium-rare, tender and flavorful
Lamb ribs cooked in an air fryer, perfect medium-rare, tender and flavorful with a delicious crust.
Steps
- 1
Pat the lamb ribs dry with paper towels to help form a crust.
- 2
Brush each rib with olive oil using a pastry brush.
- 3
Season evenly on both sides with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- 5
Arrange the ribs in a single layer in the basket without overlapping.
- 6
Cook for 12 minutes for medium-rare, turning halfway through (after 6 minutes).
- 7
Remove and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- 8
Serve with french fries, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Shopping list
4 lamb chops, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
Recipe story
Lamb ribs are a delicacy in Mediterranean cuisine, where lamb is often grilled or roasted. In ancient Greece, lamb was sacrificed to the gods and cooked with aromatic herbs. In the Middle East, lamb ribs are a staple in dishes like kebab or mansaf. This modern recipe adapts the tradition to the air fryer, offering a crispy crust and tender interior.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Thyme
In ancient Rome, thyme was burned in temples to purify the air and ward off evil spirits, and Roman soldiers added it to their baths to strengthen their courage. In the Middle Ages, noble ladies embroidered thyme on knights' scarves as a symbol of bravery. The ancient Greeks used it in baths and temples, and its name derives from the Greek 'thymos', meaning 'courage'.
Rosemary
In ancient Rome, rosemary was a symbol of remembrance and fidelity, used in bridal crowns and funeral rites. Legend says that the goddess Venus, emerging from the sea waves, created rosemary.
Olive oil
Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.
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