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Air Fryer Cumin Lamb Skewers

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 45 minsskilletCook: 20 minsscheduleTotal: 65 minsoutdoor_grillAir-friedlocal_fire_departmentMedium
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8 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:30
warningStay safe

Keep fingers curled away from the blade edge while cutting raw meat to prevent accidental cuts.

Thoroughly pat dry 560g of defrosted lamb neck fillet with paper towels, then slice into 2cm cubes.

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Ensure moisture is thoroughly dried off

otherwise, the meat juices will escape and impair marination

Ingredients:lamb neck fillet
Tools:Chef knifecutting board
02
Waiting Time
00:00:46
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Wash hands thoroughly with soap after handling raw lamb and raw egg white to avoid cross-contamination.

Place diced lamb into a large bowl, add 5 chopped shallots, 1 tsp salt, and 1 egg white. Mix thoroughly with chopsticks until smooth, then let it marinate for 30 minutes.

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Ensure the egg white is evenly mixed

it coats the meat to retain moisture, otherwise the lamb will turn dry after air frying

Ingredients:lamb neck fillet (560 g)shallot (5 piece)Salt (1 tsp)Egg white (1 piece)
Tools:Mixing bowlchopsticks
03
Active Cooking
00:01:06
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Skewer sharp ends can cause injury; hold meat firmly and keep hands clear of the exit path.

Thread the marinated lamb cubes tightly onto wooden skewers until all meat is used.

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Thread meat pieces snugly against each other to reduce moisture loss and retain juiciness.

Ingredients:lamb neck fillet
Tools:wooden skewers
04
Preparation
00:01:22

In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp sugar. Stir well with a spoon.

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Mix the spices thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavor across the skewers.

Ingredients:cumin powder (1 tsp)paprika powder (1 tsp)garlic powder (1 tsp)Salt (0.5 tsp)sugar (0.5 tsp)
Tools:small bowlspoon
05
Active Cooking
00:01:42

Arrange lamb skewers on the air fryer rack. Sprinkle the mixed spice powder evenly over both sides, then brush lightly with 1 tbsp cooking oil.

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Brushing oil seals in juices to prevent the lamb from drying out, but do not soak with too much oil.

Ingredients:lamb neck filletcumin powderCooking oil (10 ml)
Tools:air fryer rackpastry brush
06
Active Cooking
00:02:08
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The air fryer vent and body become hot during operation; keep skin away to avoid thermal burns.

Insert the basket into the air fryer. Set temperature to 180°C and cook for 15 minutes until partially cooked through.

local_fire_department180°C, 15 minutes
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Do not start at 200°C directly, or the outside will burn before the inside cooks through.

Tools:Air fryer
07
Active Cooking
00:02:17
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Hold the handle firmly when pulling out the basket; the metallic surfaces are extremely hot.

Pull out the air fryer basket. Sprinkle an extra light layer of spice powder over the skewers and brush with a little more oil (about 5ml).

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Work quickly while seasoning to avoid losing too much heat from the air fryer basket.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (5 ml)
Tools:pastry brush
08
Active Cooking
00:02:37
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Hot oil may splatter when removing skewers; use kitchen tongs to safely transfer them.

Return basket to the air fryer. Increase temperature to 200°C and air fry for 5 minutes until sizzled, crisp, and golden brown.

local_fire_department200°C, 5 minutes
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Keep an eye on the skewers during the final 200°C blast to make sure they get crispy without burning.

Tools:kitchen tongs

groceryAll Ingredients

lamb neck fillet560 g
shallot5 piece
Salt1.5 tsp
Egg white1 piece
cumin powder1 tsp
paprika powder1 tsp
garlic powder1 tsp
sugar0.5 tsp
Cooking oil15 ml

blenderAll Tools Needed

Chef knifecutting boardMixing bowlchopstickswooden skewerssmall bowlspoonair fryer rackpastry brushAir fryerkitchen tongs