Air Fryer Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
These Air Fryer Beef Kofta Kebabs are a flavorful and quick meal option, ready in under 30 minutes. Juicy ground beef mixed with aromatic spices is shaped onto skewers and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, this dish pairs wonderfully with warm pita bread and a vibrant green salad for a complete Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8 kabobs (serves 4)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Beef Kofta Kabobs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 (6-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry with paper towels
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the beef kofta kabobs and the tzatziki sauce to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Mix Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced yellow onion, chopped parsley, 2 cloves minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape Kofta Kabobs: Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into an oval-shaped patty around the soaked bamboo skewers, ensuring the pointed end is fully covered by the meat. Place the prepared kabobs on a plate and refrigerate to help them hold their shape.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 370°F (188°C) and allow it to preheat while preparing the tzatziki sauce.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a small bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, 1 clove minced garlic, lemon juice, dried dill, and kosher salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook Kabobs: Place 4 kabobs into the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Air fry for 10 minutes until cooked through and browned. Remove and transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining kabobs.
- Serve: Serve the hot beef kofta kabobs with the chilled tzatziki sauce, along with warm pita bread and a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Soaking the bamboo skewers in water before grilling prevents them from burning in the air fryer.
- Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the grated cucumber to keep the tzatziki sauce from becoming watery.
- You can double the recipe easily to serve a larger group.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
- Leftover kabobs keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and can be reheated in the air fryer.
