Air-Fryer Lemony Lamb Chops with Fennel & Olives

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Lamb chops turn tender and juicy in the air fryer alongside potatoes and fennel in this impressive main dish. An olive-fennel topping completes the recipe for a pop of briny flavor.

By Colleen Weeden
Updated on September 18, 2023
Reviewed by Dietitian
Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC
Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC
Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC

Nadine Bradley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician who performs nutrition reviews on EatingWell recipes. She first got into nutrition as a competitive athlete, primarily focusing on how to nourish her body for peak performance.

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Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
Nutrition Profile:
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Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons lemon zest, divided, plus lemon wedges for serving

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 lamb loin chops

  • 8 ounces baby yellow potatoes, scrubbed and halved

  • 1 fennel bulb, trimmed (2-3 tablespoons fronds reserved and chopped), quartered, cored and sliced

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, chopped

Directions

  1. Lightly coat the basket of a 6- to 9-quart air fryer with cooking spray. Preheat to 380℉ for 5 minutes.

  2. Combine 2 teaspoons lemon zest, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Rub half the mixture over lamb chops. Add potatoes, sliced fennel and oil to the remaining lemon zest mixture in the bowl; toss to coat.

  3. Working in batches as necessary, arrange the chops and vegetables in a single layer in the prepared basket.

  4. Cook, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of a chop registers 145℉, 10 to 12 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, toss olives, the reserved fennel fronds and the remaining 2 teaspoons lemon zest in a bowl. Top the chops and vegetables with the olive mixture. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Equipment

6- to 9-quart air fryer

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350 Calories
14g Fat
34g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 2 chops & 1 cup vegetables
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 28g 56%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 906mg 39%
Potassium 987mg 21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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