2 weeks Ago By Talya Honebeek
Easter is almost here, and while many people will be looking forward to indulging in delicious chocolate eggs , they’ll also be craving another Easter classic - a juicy joint of lamb. Home cooks may be tempted to pop their Easter lamb in the air fryer for a quick and easy roast. But according to Philips , there's one thing you need to pay special attention to to avoid damaging your appliance .
That's because placing bone-in lamb in the air fryer incorrectly can cause the bone to heat up too quickly, leading to uneven cooking and potential damage. Martin Senders, Philips’ in-house air fryer chef and cooking expert, has shared a simple tip to get it right while ensuring your lamb is perfectly cooked. “Cooking bone-in lamb in your air fryer requires extra care," Martin explained.
"Without it, you could end up with unevenly cooked meat - and possibly even damage your appliance. “The bone absorbs heat faster than the surrounding meat, which can lead to overcooked or undercooked areas. "Even worse, if you overcrowd the basket or use large bone-in cuts that don’t fit properly, the bones could scrape against the sides of the fryer, damaging the basket or affecting the heating elements over time.
" He continued: “To avoid this, always position the thicker, meatier side of the lamb facing outward, never inward. That way, the heat always circulates evenly around the meat for a perfect roast. “You could even loosely tent a piece of kitchen foil over the lamb for the first half of cooking.
This helps regulate the heat in the Airfryer and prevents the bone from overheating. “Just make sure not to wrap it tightly or block the airflow, as this could stop the air fryer from cooking the meat evenly. Once the lamb is partially cooked, remove the foil for the rest of the cooking time to get a perfectly browned, juicy finish that the whole family will love.
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