Shawarma in the Air Fryer
This recipe guides you through making delicious, juicy shawarma using an air fryer. The shawarma is seasoned with traditional spices and served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing. It is made here with chicken, but you can also use beef or lamb instead.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast meat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp Salt and pepper
- 4 pcs pita bread flatbread
1 pcs Hummus- 2 pcs Fresh vegetables e.g. tomatoes and cucumbers
Instructions
Preparing the chicken:
- Cut the 500 g chicken breast (or beef or lamb) into thin strips and place them in a bowl.
- Add the 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp cardamom, 1 tsp Salt and pepper. Mix well so the chicken pieces are coated in the spices.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer for more flavour.
Cooking in the air fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. (Use a preset program, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking)
- Place the marinated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for 15-18 minutes, or until it is cooked through and lightly golden brown. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.Start online køkkenurether
Serving:
- Warm the 4 pcs pita bread in the air fryer for a couple of minutes, until they are warm and soft.
- Fill the pita breads with the fried chicken, 2 pcs Fresh vegetables and a generous amount of 1 pcs Hummus or tahini dressing.
Notes
- You can use beef or lamb instead of chicken if you prefer.
- Feel free to add a pinch of chilli flakes for extra heat if you like it spicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 4gSaturated fat: 1gPolyunsaturated fat: 1gMonounsaturated fat: 1gTrans fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 312IUVitamin B1: 0.1mgVitamin B2: 0.1mgVitamin B3: 13mgVitamin B5: 2mgVitamin B6: 1mgVitamin B12: 0.3µgVitamin C: 2mgVitamin D: 0.1µgVitamin E: 0.5mgVitamin K: 2µgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mgMagnesium: 37mgPhosphorus: 271mgSelenium: 40µgZinc: 1mgNet carbohydrates: 1g
