Air Fryer Mint Lamb Hazelnuts
Tender lamb strips with toasted hazelnuts, peas, and fresh mint cooked in the air fryer.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Knife
- Serving dish
- spatula
Ingredients
- 60 g hazelnuts
- 600 g lamb shoulder cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon hazelnut oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves chopped
- 220 g frozen peas
- 80 ml water
- 100 ml white wine
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F.
- Toast the hazelnuts in the air fryer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the hazelnuts and set aside.
- Combine the lamb strips with hazelnut oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Add the chopped mint and toss well.
- Place the lamb into one side of the air fryer basket.
- Scatter the toasted hazelnuts over the lamb.
- Add the peas to the other side of the basket.
- Pour the water and white wine over the ingredients.
- Cook at 390°F for 25 minutes until the lamb is tender.
- Transfer everything to a serving dish.
- Garnish with extra fresh mint if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Toasting the hazelnuts before cooking deepens their flavor and adds extra crunch to the finished dish.Serve Tip
Serve this lamb dish with roasted potatoes, couscous, or warm crusty bread for a complete meal.Variations
Add rosemary, spinach, or crumbled feta cheese for additional Mediterranean flavor variations.Wine Advice
A smooth Syrah pairs beautifully with the rich lamb and toasted hazelnuts.Nutrition values
Calories: 540 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 39 g | Fat: 36 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 420 mg | Sugar: 4 g