Rack of Lamb is an elegant option for holidays and special occasions. This delicious Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb recipe is simple yet filled with incredible flavor! The Mint Yogurt Sauce is the perfect complement to the savoriness of this dish. Try this roast rack of lamb for a beautiful Easter Dinner!
About Time
- Prep Time 5 mins
- Cook Time 15 mins
- Total Time 20 mins
Ingredients
- 1 rack of lamb 6-8 ribs, frenched (bone exposed) with fat-cap removed
- 2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves packed
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley flat leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
- 8 ounces panko bread crumbs do NOT substitute regular bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Yogurt Mint Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves diced
- 2 medium cloves 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon 1 medium lemon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Remove the lamb from the fridge 1½ hours before cooking to ensure it is at room temperature before placing in the oven. If the meat isn’t at room temperature before cooking, it won’t cook evenly.
- Brush all sides of the lamb with oil and Dijon mustard.
- Lightly season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside until the basil crust/seasoning is ready.
- In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with the steel blade, pulse the basil, parsley, thyme, garlic, butter, salt, bread crumbs and Parmesan until the ingredients are evenly processed, about 6-8 times. Season to taste, and add more salt, pepper and/or Parmesan cheese, if needed.
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F / 180°C.
- Press the basil/parsley/thyme mixture into both sides of the lamb meat. Set the lamb aside a total of 1-1½ hours, at room temperature, before cooking.
- Place lamb rack in air fryer basket, and air fry for 15-20 minutes for medium done lamb.
- Check the temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure that it is cooked to your liking (medium-rare should be 145°F / 63°C). Cook for additional 3 minute intervals if you prefer it more well done.
- Remove lamb rack from air fryer, cover with kitchen foil and leave to rest for at least five minutes before serving.
- Serve with the Yogurt-Mint Sauce.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) Protein: 18g (36%) Fat: 31g (48%) Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) Cholesterol: 61mg (20%) Sodium: 2032mg (88%) Potassium: 253mg (7%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 420IU (8%) Vitamin C: 4.8mg (6%) Calcium: 174mg (17%) Iron: 2.7mg (15%)
