Air Fryer Gyros
Crispy spiced gyros meat from the air fryer, served in warm flatbreads with cool tzatziki, crisp fries and fresh vegetables. A quick homemade version of the Greek classic, where the air fryer delivers the perfect balance between a juicy interior and lightly crisp edges.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 2 Bowl For marinade and tzatziki
- 1 Grater For the cucumber
- 1 Kitchen towel For pressing the cucumber
Ingredients
Gyros marinade
- 600 g pork tenderloin Thinly cut into strips
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 clove garlic Pressed
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika Sweet- 1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt- 0.5 tsp pepper Freshly ground
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Tzatziki
- 250 g Greek yoghurt 10% fat
- 0.5 pcs cucumber Grated
- 1 clove garlic Pressed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
Fries
- 800 g potatoes Cut into 1 cm fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp paprika
Serving
- 4 pcs flatbreads
- 2 pcs tomatoes Diced
- 0.5 pcs red onion Thinly sliced
- 100 g crisp lettuce Iceberg or romaine, shredded
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut 600 g pork tenderloin into thin slices or strips of about ½ cm. In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 clove garlic, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper and 1 tbsp lemon juice into a marinade. Turn the meat thoroughly in the marinade and let it rest for at least 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Grate 0.5 pcs cucumber coarsely, then squeeze the liquid out well in a clean tea towel. Mix the drained cucumber with 250 g Greek yoghurt, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 0.5 tsp salt in a bowl. Keep the tzatziki cold until serving so the flavours can meld together.
- Peel or scrub 800 g potatoes and cut them into even fries about 1 cm wide. Toss them in 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp paprika so they are evenly coated.
Cooking in the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C convection.
- Place the fries in a single layer in the basket. Cook at 200 °C for 18-22 minutes, shaking the basket every 6-7 minutes, until the fries are golden and crisp on the outside and tender inside. Take them out and keep them warm.
- Preheat the air fryer again to 200 °C convection. Place the gyros meat in a single layer in the basket without overlapping. Cook at 200 °C for 8-10 minutes, turning the meat halfway through, until it is cooked through and has lightly crisp edges.
Serving
- Warm 4 pcs flatbreads in the air fryer at 180 °C for 1-2 minutes so they become soft and warm without turning crisp.
- Spread a good dollop of tzatziki on each flatbread. Top with 100 g crisp lettuce, 2 pcs tomatoes and 0.5 pcs red onion. Place the warm gyros meat on top, roll the flatbread up gently, and serve immediately with the fries on the side.
Notes
Tips for the perfect result:
Cut the meat into even, thin strips — that way it turns tender and gets crisp edges at the same time. The fries should sit in a single layer in the basket; if you have a small air fryer, cook them in two batches for the best result. Variation:
Use chicken thighs or chicken breast instead of pork tenderloin. Lamb or thin-cut beef gives a more authentic Greek character. For extra rich flavour, add some grated lemon zest to the marinade. Serving:
Feel free to serve with extra lemon wedges, fresh mint leaves or crumbled feta on top. Add a simple Greek salad of cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta and kalamata olives for the full Mediterranean experience. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller than 4 litres, it's a good idea to cook the fries and meat in two batches — that way everything turns evenly crisp.
Cut the meat into even, thin strips — that way it turns tender and gets crisp edges at the same time. The fries should sit in a single layer in the basket; if you have a small air fryer, cook them in two batches for the best result. Variation:
Use chicken thighs or chicken breast instead of pork tenderloin. Lamb or thin-cut beef gives a more authentic Greek character. For extra rich flavour, add some grated lemon zest to the marinade. Serving:
Feel free to serve with extra lemon wedges, fresh mint leaves or crumbled feta on top. Add a simple Greek salad of cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta and kalamata olives for the full Mediterranean experience. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller than 4 litres, it's a good idea to cook the fries and meat in two batches — that way everything turns evenly crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated fat: 7gPolyunsaturated fat: 3gMonounsaturated fat: 18gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 1300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4mgNet carbohydrates: 64g
