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Air Fryer Kofta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy flavorful homemade kofta cooked to perfection in the air fryer, served with fresh vegetables and flatbread for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

Dipping Sauce

  • 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint (finely chopped)
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic (divided, minced)
  • 0.5 tsp salt (divided)
  • 0.5 tsp pepper (divided)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (92% lean)
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 0.75 cup English cucumber (seeded and shredded)
  • 1 large tomato (sliced)
  • 0.5 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 8 Greek flatbreads flatbreads (e.g., Papa Pita brand)

Instructions 

  • Peel, seed, and shred the cucumber; set aside.
  • Whisk yogurt, mint, lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper to make sauce. Reserve 1/3 cup for serving.
  • Combine lamb, beef, remaining garlic, salt, pepper, and 1/3 cup yogurt mixture; knead until well mixed. Form into 8 cylinders.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook kofta for 8 minutes, flip, then cook 4-6 more minutes until browned and internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • Mix shredded cucumber into reserved yogurt sauce. Serve kofta on flatbreads with lettuce, tomato, onion, and drizzle with sauce.

Notes

Using a food scale helps ensure evenly sized kofta balls for consistent cooking.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Kofta