Main course 🌊 Mediterranean 30 min meal

Air fryer rosemary lamb chops with minted peas

Pink, garlicky lamb chops with a crisp edge, served over bright minted peas.

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  • Time25 min plus marinating
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £3.20 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

Estimated nutrition per serving

  • 625kcal
  • 6.2gcarbs
  • 3.6gof which sugars
  • 50.8gfat
  • 21.2gsaturates
  • 38.4gprotein
  • 2.4gfibre
  • 1.1gsalt

A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Rub it over the lamb chops. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, or in the fridge for up to 6 hours.

  2. 2

    Heat the air fryer to 200C.

  3. 3

    Cook the chops in a single layer for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, for pink. Add 2 minutes for medium. Cook in two batches if needed.

    9 min
  4. 4

    Rest the lamb on a plate for 5 minutes while you make the peas.

  5. 5

    Boil the peas for 3 minutes, drain, and roughly crush with a fork with the mint, remaining lemon juice, the olive oil and a pinch of salt.

    3 min
  6. 6

    Spoon the peas onto plates and top with the chops and any resting juices.

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