Fried Lamb Chops
by Chef Stefano Barbato · 938K subscribers on YouTube
In this video I will reveal how to prepare perfect Fried Lamb Chops, crispy on the outside and very tender on the inside. We'll see together the difference between lamb and suckling lamb, how to clean the chops with professional technique and, above all, how to get a breading that doesn't come off during cooking. From lard to the final lemon zest, every step is designed for a true restaurant result right in your home kitchen.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
9 items- Costine di AgnelloAbout 500g of lamb chops, including the belly part if available
- 100 gBreadcrumbsFine breadcrumbs
- 50 gGrated Pecorino RomanoGrated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Fresh RosemaryA few sprigs, needles finely chopped
- Egg2-4 eggs, depending on the amount of meat
- 1 pcsLemonZest and juice for finishing, plus wedges for serving
- SaltTo taste
- Black PepperTo taste
- Strutto (Lard) o Olio di Arachidi/Girasole Alto OleicoFor frying
Method
- Clean the lamb chops: trim the ribs, remove excess fat, and pound each piece to an even thickness of about 1 cm (0.4 in). If using the belly part, cut into pieces.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth. For an even lighter result, you can use only egg whites.
- Finely chop the fresh rosemary needles.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with the grated Pecorino Romano and the chopped rosemary. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Dip each lamb piece first into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so it adheres.
- Heat lard (or high-oleic peanut/sunflower oil) in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).
- Fry the lamb chops in batches, about 2–3 pieces at a time, for 2.5 minutes per side, lowering the heat if necessary to maintain 170–185°C (340–365°F). The belly pieces may cook slightly faster.
- Remove the fried chops and drain on paper towels. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Chef Stefano Barbato
Professional chef938K subscribers on YouTube236.9M total channel views"Benvenuti nella mia cucina! Sono lo Chef Stefano Barbato e qui condivido con voi la mia passione per il buon cibo. Dalle tecniche professionali spiegate passo dopo passo alle ricette della tradizione italiana, il mio obiettivo è rendere la grande cucina accessibile a tutti. Che sia un primo cremoso o una delle mie 'bambine cattive' appena sfornate, ogni piatto è fatto con amore. Sarà buono o non sarà buono? Iscrivetevi per scoprirlo insieme a me! 👨🍳🇮🇹" Hola y bienvenidos a mi canal de video recetas en español los encuentra aquí https://www.youtube.com/user/ChefStefanoBarbatoEs Chef Stefano Barbato
