Boned leg of lamb in the air fryer
This recipe for boned leg of lamb in the air fryer guarantees a juicy, flavorful result with a crispy exterior.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Kitchen thermometer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg boned leg of lamb
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
- 4 clove garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Start by mixing 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, crushed 4 clove garlic, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper and ½ tsp smoked paprika in a bowl to make a marinade.
- Rub the marinade thoroughly into the 1.2 kg boned leg of lamb.Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for a deeper flavor.
- Remove the leg of lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to let it reach room temperature.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C.(Use the preheat program, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking.)
- Place the leg of lamb (in a net or tied with kitchen twine) in the air fryer basket.Roast at 180 °C for 45–55 min, turning halfway through. If the surface gets too dark, lay aluminum foil over the top and tuck it well under the meat. Use a meat thermometer: 58–60 °C for pink, 62–65 °C for medium.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Let the leg of lamb rest for 10 minutes before carving. This helps retain the juiciness.
- Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
- The cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer's specifications and the size of the meat.
- Use a kitchen thermometer for precise cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6gProtein: 56.1gFat: 47.6gSaturated fat: 18.3gSodium: 753mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1g
