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Spiced Lamb Patties
Flat spiced lamb patties cooked dry until browned.
- 16 minTotal time
- 190°CAir fryer
- 6Serves
- Non-vegetarianDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 200kcal
- 11.4 gprotein
- 2.4 gcarbs
- 15.8 gfat
- 0.5 gfibre
Per serving, about 6 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- minced lamb400 g
- onion1 small
- garlic2 cloves
- cumin powder1 tsp
- paprika1 tsp
- salt1 tsp
Method
Mix
Grate the onion and squeeze out the water, then mix it with the lamb, grated garlic, cumin, paprika and salt. Removing the onion water keeps the mix firm, so the patties hold together and do not fall apart in the basket.
Knead
Knead the mince well until it feels firm and slightly sticky. This kneading works the meat so it binds into a tight patty that holds its shape and stays juicy rather than crumbling as it cooks.
Shape
Divide the mix into 6 balls and flatten each into an even patty about 1.5 cm thick. Keeping them the same thickness means they all cook through at the same rate, so none stays raw while others overcook.
Rest
Chill the patties for 10 minutes so they set before cooking. A short rest in the fridge firms up the fat and mince, which helps the patties keep their shape and brown neatly instead of spreading out.
Air fry
Cook at 190°C for 16 min, turning once halfway so both sides brown. The patties are done when the outside is browned and the centre is no longer pink at 74°C, with clear juices when pressed.
