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    Fried Lamb Chops Recipe

    Published: Apr 14, 2022 · Modified: Jun 6, 2024 by Silvana Nava · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Fried lamb chops are a traditional Italian meat recipe especially from Rome and other parts of central Italy, such as Marche and Abruzzo.

    Fried lamb chops, with their crispy breading and tender, flavorful meat, are one of the most popular traditional dishes in Italy, prepared especially for Easter lunch.

    fried lamb chops recipe

    They are a delicious alternative to baked Rack of Lamb With Potatoes, also a classic Italian dish.

    You can prepare breaded lamb chops even a little in advance but you must fry them only at the last moment so as not to ruin their crispiness.

    Simple and quick to prepare, crispy and tasty, fried lamb chops really please everyone.

    Whether it's for a family Easter lunch or a dinner with friends, Fried Lamb Chops are sure to be a big hit!

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    • Variations
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    Ingredients

    • Prep Time: 20 Min
    • Cook Time: 10 Min
    • Servings: 4

    Note: We suggest two ribs per person. Obviously this is only indicative it depends on the size of the chops and above all on your appetite!

    • 8 chops of lamb
    • 2 or 3 sprigs of rosemary
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 2 eggs
    • fine salt
    • freshly ground black pepper
    • 100 g (¾ cup) of breadcrumbs
    • 500 ml (2 cups) olive oil for frying or peanut oil
    • 1 lemon

    Instructions

    fried lamb chops recipe step 1

    Step 1) - First of all, clean the lamb chops by removing the very fatty parts of the meat and any remaining rind.

    Then, with a knife, free part of the bone from the meat surrounding it, so that you can hold the cutlet by the "handle".

    fried lamb chops recipe step 2b

    Step 2) - In a deep dish, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, dip the chops and let them marinate in the egg for 10 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary for flavor.

    fried lamb chops recipe step 3

    Step 3) - Remove the chops from the egg one at a time and dip them in the breadcrumbs on both sides, pressing to get the breadcrumbs to stick well.

    fried lamb chops recipe step 4

    Step 4) - Fry them in plenty boiling oil. The oil must be hot but the flame low as the ribs must have time to cook inside. Flip the chops at least twice until the ribs are golden and crispy on both sides.

    fried lamb chops recipe step 5

    Step 5) - Drain the chops on absorbent kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Serve the fried lamb chops hot with a few drops of lemon.

    fried lamb chops recipe

    Read also:

    • Veal Milanese recipe
    • Saltimbocca alla Romana | Roman-Style Veal Scallops
    • Crispy Italian Chicken Cutlets
    • Pork Cutlets Recipe

    Storage

    Like all fried foods, breaded lamb chops should be enjoyed freshly cooked.

    If they are leftover, you can store them in the refrigerator until the next day. Then reheat the ribs for 5 minutes in an oven preheated to 200°C (390 F). This way they will regain some of their crispness.

    If you want to prepare the ribs ahead of time, you can also bread them the day before and keep them in the refrigerator until just before frying them.

    Side Dishes

    The ideal accompaniment for this tasty second course is a fresh salad that lightens the fried food.

    The Roman tradition often matches them with Roman style Artichokes or with Roman style Spinach.

    You can serve the breaded Lamb Chop with a slice of lemon to squeeze over to give a touch of freshness and some Italian roasted potatoes as a side dish.

    fried lamb chops recipe

    Variations

    • Breaded Lamb Chops in Oven: It's not quite the same thing, but if you want to bake breaded lamb chops in the oven, you can proceed in the following way to get a lighter dish. Place the already breaded lamb chops on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and garnish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390 F) for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
    • Parmigiano and Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops Recipe: A very popular and widespread variant of the traditional recipe is that of parmigiano and parsley crusted lamb chops. In this variant you don't have to use bread crumbs but flour. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley and 50 g (3 ½ tablespoons) of grated Parmigiano cheese. Pass the ribs first in the white flour and then in the egg, parmigiano and parsley batter, then fry.

    fried lamb chops recipe

    Tips

    • BREADING WITHOUT FLOUR: For a perfect and crunchy breading it's necessary to dip the meat in the eggs and then in the breadcrumbs. DO NOT USE FLOUR, otherwise the breading will detach from the meat once cooked.
    • DOUBLE BREADING: If you want to make a higher and more consistent breading that looks just like a crunchy shell of meat, we recommend that you do a double breading. Egg - Breadcrumbs, then again Egg - Breadcrumbs. Press well with your hands to make the breading adhere well to the meat.
    • FLAVORED BREADCRUMBS: If you want to have tastier chops, you can add spices or herbs to the breadcrumbs. For example, a mince of lemon zest, garlic and rosemary or thyme can be a great idea!

    fried lamb chops recipe

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    STEP BY STEP PHOTOS ABOVE!Have a look at my step-by-step photo instructions, variations and tips. That way, you can get it perfect the first time you try it!
    fried lamb chops recipe

    Fried Lamb Chops Recipe

    Silvana Nava
    Fried lamb chops are a traditional Italian meat recipe especially from Rome and other parts of central Italy, such as Marche and Abruzzo.
    Fried lamb chops, with their crispy breading and tender, flavorful meat, are one of the most popular traditional dishes in Italy, prepared especially for Easter lunch.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Meat
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 1155 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 lamb chops
    • 3 sprigs rosemary
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 eggs
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper freshly ground
    • 100 g breadcrumbs ¾ cup
    • 500 ml olive oil 2 cups, for frying or peanut oil
    • 1 lemon

    Instructions
     

    • clean the lamb chops by removing the very fatty parts of the meat and any remaining rind.
    • Then, with a knife, free part of the bone from the meat surrounding it, so that you can hold the cutlet by the "handle".
    • In a deep dish, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, dip the chops and let them marinate in the egg for 10 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary for flavor.
    • Remove the chops from the egg one at a time and dip them in the breadcrumbs on both sides, pressing to get the breadcrumbs to stick well.
    • Fry them in plenty boiling oil. The oil must be hot but the flame low as the ribs must have time to cook inside. Flip the chops at least twice until the ribs are golden and crispy on both sides.
    • Drain the chops on absorbent kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Serve the fried lamb chops hot with a few drops of lemon.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 100gCalories: 1155kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 118gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 85gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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