4.8 from 12 votes
Air Fryer Half Leg of Lamb
This air fryer half leg of lamb recipe is so easy and yields perfectly cooked lamb that's succulent, tender and full of flavor. The crispy roast potatoes cook with the lamb to round off this wonderful meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 423 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1.3 kg (2.8 lbs) half leg of lamb , bone in
For the marinade
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 tbsp rosemary leaves fresh
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dried oregano or mixed Italian herbs
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 beef stock cube (or 2 tsp beef bouillon powder)
For potatoes
- 8 potatoes , skin on, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tbsp lemon juice or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blitz the garlic cloves, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, stock cube, salt, herbs and seasonings in a mini chopper.
- Lay two large pieces of foil on your worktop. Place the half leg of lamb in the middle and pour the marinade over it, turning over to cover both sides. Tightly wrap the foil to encase the lamb.
- Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Place the foil-wrapped lamb in the air fryer basket and roast for 40 minutes, turning over halfway through.
- Remove the lamb from the air fryer and set aside. Add the cubed potatoes into the air fryer basket. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with dried oregano and drizzle with the lemon juice. Shake to coat.
- Unwrap the leg of lamb and position in the basket, nestling it among the potatoes (move the potatoes aside to make space for it).
- Roast for a further 30-40 minutes or until the lamb is cooked to your liking. I recommend roasting until medium, 70-75°C (157-167°F) when checked with a meat thermometer at the thickest part, avoiding the bone.
- Place the lamb on a butcher's block and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow for the juices to redistribute. Any juices released during resting (and any accumulated in the basket) can be used to drizzle over the lamb when serving.
- Pierce the potatoes with a knife to check whether they are cooked through. They might need a little extra time after the lamb is done and resting. Add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time, or as needed.
- Carve the lamb and serve it with the potatoes and a Greek salad on the side.
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Notes
- How long does it take for a leg of lamb to cook in an air fryer?
- This will depend on the weight of your lamb leg, the type of air fryer you use and the cooking temperature.
- The best way to check is to use a meat thermometer. Take a look at the table below for the recommended internal temperature for roast lamb leg.
- ROAST LAMB INTERNAL TEMPERATURE GUIDELINESThe best way to check your lamb is cooked to your liking – and safely – is to check the temperature with a digital thermometer. Insert the probe in the thickest part of the joint, avoiding the bone. The guidelines below are for the UK, it is possible that these recommendations are slightly different in other countries.––––––––––––––––––Medium: Internal temp. 70-75°C (157-167°F)Well-done: Internal temp. approx 75-80°C (167-176°F)
Nutrition Information
Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
1542mg
(64%)
Potassium
641mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
61IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1542mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 61IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.