If you’re after a quick, flavour-packed dinner that feels far more effort than it actually is, Steph De Sousa’s souvlaki-style lamb chops might be your new go-to. The “Air Fryer Queen” is serving up a simple Greek-inspired recipe that delivers juicy, garlicky chops with a zesty lemon hit, all cooked in under 15 minutes using the air fryer. With a quick marinade of olive oil, garlic, oregano and lemon, the lamb is transformed into a crispy, golden dinner, paired with a creamy garlicky yoghurt that balances out the richness.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Prep & Cook Time: 20 mins
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp crushed garlic
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- Juice of 1½ lemons
- 6 lamb loin chops
- To serve: Lemon wedges, lettuce, mint and cucumber
For the Garlicky Yoghurt
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp chopped mint
- 1 tsp salt
- Juice of ½ lemon
Method
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and lemon juice and whisk well. Add the chops and massage them so they are coated in the garlicky, herby mixture. If you have time, let them marinate for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to a day. If not, don’t worry, they will still be delicious.
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C. Place the chops in the basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check to see if they are cooked to your liking — juicy or golden brown. For more golden chops, reset the timer for a further 2 minutes.
While they are cooking, in a small bowl, stir together all the garlicky yoghurt ingredients.
Serve the chops hot with a generous dollop of yoghurt sauce, lemon wedges, lettuce, mint and cucumber.
