Rack of lamb cooking times
How long to cook rack of lamb: 20–25 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan) and 15–18 min in an air fryer at 200°C. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook rack of lamb
Times are for a 6–8 bone rack (about 500 g), for 2.
| Method | Time | Heat | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven | 20–25 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | After browning, fat side up, for pink. |
| Air fryer | 15–18 min | 200°C (400°F) | Fat side up, for pink. |
Also see: Lamb cooking time (leg of lamb or slow-roast shoulder).
Before you start
Score the fat, season, and brown the fat side in a hot pan for 3–4 minutes.
How to tell it’s done
Pink: 57–60°C (135–140°F). Rest for 10 minutes before cutting into cutlets.
Questions
How long to cook rack of lamb in the oven?
20–25 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. After browning, fat side up, for pink.
How long to cook rack of lamb in an air fryer?
15–18 min at 200°C (400°F). Fat side up, for pink.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.