Air Fryer Rack of Lamb
Temperature
380°F
195°C
Time
12 min
1 rack (7-8 ribs)
Safe internal
145°F
63°C · piping hot
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min
Rack of lamb is almost foolproof in the air fryer - a deep, herby crust and a rosy center in about twelve minutes, with no smoky skillet to scrub afterwards. Brush with mustard and press on a herb crumb for a restaurant-style finish.
Ingredients
Quantities for 1 rack (7-8 ribs) - the times on this page assume that much in the basket.
- 1 rack of lamb (7-8 ribs)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp rosemary and parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
How to air fry rack of lamb
- Pat the rack dry and brush it all over with the mustard, then press on the breadcrumbs mixed with the herbs, oil, salt and pepper. The mustard is the glue - without it the crust falls off in the basket.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Add the fresh rack of lamb to the basket. Lay the rack flat; don't curl it up to squeeze it in.
- Cook for about 12 minutes.
- Check it has reached a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) before serving.
Pro tip
Brush with Dijon and press on a herb-and-breadcrumb crust for a restaurant-style finish.
How to tell when it's done
For a pink center aim for 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part, away from the bone, then rest for five minutes. The crust should be golden and the fat cap rendered and crisp; a touch longer takes it to medium.
Safe internal temperature
Cook to 145°F (63°C) at the thickest point. An instant-read thermometer is the only reliable way to confirm it.
Converting from an oven recipe
If your recipe is written for a conventional oven, lower the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) and reduce the time by roughly 20% to land near 380°F for 12 minutes. Need a different starting point? Use the conversion calculator.
Air fryer rack of lamb: FAQ
How long does it take to air fry rack of lamb?
Air fry rack of lamb at 380°F (195°C) for about 12 minutes. That's for 1 rack (7-8 ribs) in a single layer; adjust slightly for a fuller basket or a different model.
What temperature do you air fry rack of lamb at?
Set the air fryer to 380°F (195°C). If you're converting an oven recipe, that's roughly 25°F (15°C) below the oven temperature, with the time cut by about 20%.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer for rack of lamb?
A 2-3 minute preheat gives the most accurate timing and the best browning, but it isn't essential - if you skip it, add a minute or two to the cook time.
What's the safe internal temperature for rack of lamb?
Cook rack of lamb to a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), measured at the thickest point with an instant-read thermometer. Cooking time is a guide; internal temperature is what confirms it's safely done.