Air Fryer Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs with Yogurt Sauce
Tender lamb skewers marinated in garlic and spices, paired with a cooling yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 39 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, garlic, yogurt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 600 g cubed lamb shoulder
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 200 ml Greek yogurt yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium diced onion
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Thread 600 g cubed lamb shoulder onto skewers, alternating with 1/2 diced onion.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 2 tbsp olive oil, and salt/pepper. Brush marinade over lamb skewers and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Place skewers in air fryer basket and cook for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until lamb is browned and nearly cooked through.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk 200 ml Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped mint, and salt/pepper for the sauce.
- Step 5: Serve lamb kebabs immediately with the cooling yogurt sauce and a side of pita bread or couscous.
