Description
Air Fryer Half Leg of Lamb with crispy golden potatoes is a Mediterranean-inspired roast made easy in the air fryer. Juicy, tender lamb infused with garlic, rosemary, and oregano cooks to perfection, making it the ideal centerpiece for Sunday dinner, holiday gatherings, or special family meals. Faster than oven-roasting and bursting with flavor, this air fryer lamb recipe is a must-try.
Ingredients
1.3 kg (2.8 lbs) half leg of lamb, bone in
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves, fresh
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano or mixed Italian herbs
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon salt
1 beef stock cube (or 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder)
8 potatoes, skin on, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blend garlic, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic granules, salt, and stock cube into a marinade.
- Place lamb on foil, coat with marinade, and wrap tightly.
- Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Cook foil-wrapped lamb for 40 minutes, turning halfway.
- Remove lamb, add cubed potatoes to air fryer with oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Unwrap lamb, return it with potatoes, and cook 30–40 minutes until lamb reaches 70–75°C (157–167°F).
- Rest lamb for 10 minutes, slice, and serve with potatoes and salad.
Notes
- Use a large-capacity air fryer (6 qt or more).
- Resting the lamb is key for juiciness.
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
