Air Fryer Lamb Gyro
Description
Juicy Air Fryer Lamb Gyros made with seasoned ground lamb patties, warm pita, and cool tzatziki — an easy Greek-inspired dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Lamb Patties
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder, or onion flakes
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tbsp fennel
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp harissa seasoning
To Assemble
- Pita bread, or naan, warmed
- Tzatziki sauce
- Romaine lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Persian cucumbers
- Red onion
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground lamb with oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, fennel, paprika, black pepper, and harissa. Mix until just combined.
- Shape into 2-inch patties. Refrigerate 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- Line the air fryer basket with a silicone liner or parchment round and spray with cooking spray. Add patties in a single layer.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and cooked through.
- Check with a meat thermometer — ground lamb is safe at 160°F (71°C).
- Warm the pita, then assemble each gyro with lamb, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and tzatziki.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Use lean ground lamb to reduce smoke and flare-ups.
- Reduce or omit harissa for a milder gyro.
- Don't overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed.
- Store cooked patties up to 3–4 days refrigerated, or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 72mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 6mg