Air Fryer Lamb Gyro —I’m a cook who loves experimenting with new recipes and flavors. My favorite food is lamb gyros, so I decided to see if I could make them in my air fryer. The results were fantastic!

Air Fryer Lamb Gyro

Do you love gyros? You are not alone. Gyros are very popular in the United States, especially with people who enjoy Mediterranean-style cuisine. If you have never had a lamb gyro before, this is your perfect opportunity to try one! It’s delicious and easy to make at home.

Today, I made a great version of lamb gyros by making lamb patties out of ground lamb and perfectly seasoned them. They were terrific, and if you love lamb, you will love them!

Then I added some typical gyro fillings to pita bread and made a significant and delicious Air Fryer Lamb Gryo Sandwich! It was served with a Greek Salad and some tzatziki sauce, and it was an excellent and easy dinner–all made in the Air Fryer!

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Easy Dinner Recipes, some of my favorite recipes are AIR FRYER FILET MIGNON, AIR FRYER BLACK PEPPER STEAK KABOB, EASY AIR FRYER CHICKEN SANDWICH (CHICK-FIL-A COPYCAT), and AIR FRYER KUNG PAO CHICKEN.

What Is A Gyro?

Have you ever heard of a gyro? Gyros are one of the most popular Mediterranean dishes. They are usually beef or lamb cooked on a vertical rotisserie with other ingredients like onion and tomatoes.

As it turns out, there is quite an interesting story behind this dish! Have you ever wondered what makes the name “gyro”? The term “gyros” comes from the Greek word for a turn which was initially spelled as γύρος. It simplified to just “yiras” in Turkish, getting our modern word for “gyro”!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Lamb Gyro

redients Needed For Air Fryer Lamb Gyro
  • Ground Lamb
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Onion Flakes
  • garlic powder
  • Thyme
  • Fennel
  • Paprika
  • Black Pepper
  • Harissa Seasoning
  • Pita Bread
  • Romaine Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Tzatziki Sauce
  • Kalamata Olives
  • Feta Cheese
  • Persian Cucumbers

How To Make Air Fryer Lamb Gyro

How To Make Air Fryer Lamb Gyro

Add the ground lamb, oregano, basil, onion flakes, garlic powder, thyme, fennel, paprika, black pepper, and harissa seasoning in a small bowl. Mix well.

How To Make Air Fryer Lamb Gyro

Shape the meat into 2-inch patties. Place into the refrigerator for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Air Fryer Lamb Gyro

Remove them from the refrigerator, add your silicone liner down, spray the liner with cooking spray. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip halfway during the cooking process.

Check the meat with a meat thermometer, and the internal temperature should be 145 degrees F.

Assemble your gyro.

Air Fryer Lamb Gyro

WHAT TOPPINGS ARE GOOD ON A GYRO?

There is nothing that you can not put on a gyro. Some of my favorite toppings are lettuce, sliced green or purple cabbage, tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and kalamata olvies.

WHAT TYPE OF BREAD DO I USE FOR A GYRO?

The typical type of bread that you use for Gyros is pita bread. You can purchase pita bread in the deli department at most United States grocery stores.

You can also use either naan bread or even flatbread for this recipe.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH LAMB GYROS?

You can serve this with any sauce that you like, the traditional sauce would be tzatziki sauce, but you can add hummus, Greek dressing, or even caesar dressing.

SOME SIDES TO GO WITH GYROS:

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Air Fryer Lamb Gyro
Air Fryer Lamb Gyro

Air Fryer Lamb Gyro

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

My favorite food is lamb gyros, so I decided to see if I could make them in my air fryer. The results were fantastic!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, or onion flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon thyme
  • 1/2 tablespoon fennel
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Harissa Seasoning

Assorted Toppings: Pita Bread, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, Tzatziki Sauce, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, and Persian Cucumbers.

    Instructions

    • Add the ground lamb, oregano, basil, onion flakes, garlic powder, thyme, fennel, paprika, black pepper, and harissa seasoning in a small bowl. Mix well.
    • Shape the meat into 2-inch patties. Place into the refrigerator for about 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Remove them from the refrigerator, add your silicone liner down, spray the liner with cooking spray. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip halfway during the cooking process.
    • Check the meat with a meat thermometer, and the internal temperature should be 145 degrees F.
    • Assemble your gyro.
    • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Parchment Paper
    • Cooking Spray

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg

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