Air Fryer Garlic and Oregano Lamb with Crispy Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Garlic and Oregano Lamb with Crispy Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1.1 kg bone-in half leg of lamb; 750 g baby new potatoes; 2 clove garlic cloves, quartered lengthways; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 tbsp pecorino or parmesan, finely grated

Succulent leg of lamb infused with aromatic garlic and fresh oregano, roasted to perfection in the air fryer. Served alongside golden, crispy new potatoes finished with a zesty lemon and pecorino crust, this is a complete roast dinner made simple.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time65 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

bone-in half leg of lamb
1.1 kg
baby new potatoes
750 g
garlic cloves, quartered lengthways
2 clove
olive oil
2 tbsp
fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped
1 tbsp
lemon, zested and juiced
1
pecorino or parmesan, finely grated
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. Using a small, sharp knife, make deep incisions into the flesh and slide the garlic slivers into the slits. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the lamb, then season generously with salt and pepper. Rub the chopped oregano into the meat thoroughly.

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C. Place the seasoned lamb into the air fryer basket and pour half of the lemon juice over it. In a separate bowl, toss the new potatoes with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Scatter the potatoes around the lamb in the basket.

Air fry at 200°C for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180°C and cook for a further 45 minutes, turning the lamb over halfway through the time. Transfer the cooked lamb to a large, warmed plate and drizzle with the remaining lemon juice. Cover tightly with foil and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

While the lamb is resting, sprinkle the grated cheese and lemon zest over the potatoes in the air fryer basket and toss well. Air fry the potatoes for an additional 5–8 minutes until they are golden and crisp. Pour any resting juices from the lamb and remaining juices from the basket over the meat. Garnish with an oregano sprig and serve with lemon slices for squeezing.