Air Fryer Beef Gyro
Description
This easy Air Fryer Beef Gyro is juicy, tender, and ready in just 17 minutes. Thinly sliced beef is seasoned with za'atar, air-fried until browned, and wrapped in warm pita with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce — a quick, family-friendly Greek-style dinner.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds sliced beef, ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon za'atar seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup labneh or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 pieces pita bread
Optional toppings: sliced red onion, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, crumbled feta
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced beef with za'atar seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Add the seasoned beef to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F for 5–7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until browned and cooked through.
- While the beef cooks, stir together the labneh (or Greek yogurt) and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Spread the garlic sauce over warm pita, pile on the cooked beef, and add your favorite toppings.
- Fold over and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
Notes
- For easier slicing, freeze the beef for 20 minutes before cutting thin slices against the grain.
- Don't overcrowd the basket — cook in batches for the best browning.
- Warm the pita in the air fryer for 30–60 seconds before assembling.
- Swap za'atar for Greek seasoning or a mix of oregano, garlic powder, and cumin for a more traditional flavor.
- Store cooked beef and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3–4 days; reheat beef at 350°F for 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 45gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 3452mgPotassium: 637mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 616mgIron: 6mg