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Air Fryer Chicken Gyros Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy flavorful, juicy chicken gyros with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki, all cooked quickly in the air fryer for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 4 pieces boneless chicken thighs
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes

Seasoned Butter

  • 100 g butter softened
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Naan Bread

  • 2 pieces naan bread

Tzatziki Sauce

  • about 0.5 cup tzatziki sauce

French Fries

  • 1 cup French fries (homemade or frozen)

Vegetables

  • 0.25 cup diced red onion
  • 0.5 cup diced tomato
  • 0.5 cup diced cucumber

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, spices; refrigerate 30 mins.
  • Thread chicken onto soaked skewers; preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C); cook for 20 mins, turning halfway.
  • Mix softened butter with lemon juice, salt, pepper, optional chili powder; set aside.
  • Remove chicken, baste with seasoned butter; heat naan until warm.
  • Assemble gyros: spread tzatziki on naan, add fries, chicken, vegetables; wrap and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken longer or add your favorite herbs.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: chicken, gyros