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air fryer gyro meat: Golden crispy air fryer gyro meat with herb specks on a plate, perfect for dinner.

Extra Crispy Air Fryer Gyro Meat Juicy Greek Dinner

Chef Marcus
Make juicy, spiced gyro meat in minutes for your next Air Fryer Dinners meal. This recipe is crispy outside, tender inside, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef 80/20 blend for juiciness
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Greek seasoning blend
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then mix until evenly blended.
  • Shape the mixture into a loaf or press into a thin patty that fits your air fryer basket, then preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • Cook the gyro meat in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Let it rest for 3 minutes, then slice thinly and serve in pita with toppings for a complete Air Fryer Dinners meal.
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