Name: Air Fryer Doner Kebab Plates (Low Glycemic)
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb or beef (85% lean); 1 small yellow onion, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, full-fat); 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish; 1 medium English cucumber, sliced; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup shredded romaine or butter lettuce; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade, unsweetened, low-carb); 3 small whole-wheat or low-carb pita breads (optional, for lowest GI omit or use high-fiber wraps)

Air Fryer Doner Kebab Plates (Low Glycemic)

Peter

This recipe brings the bold, aromatic flavors of classic doner kebab to your home kitchen, using a Breville oven or air fryer for crispy, juicy results without a vertical rotisserie. Spiced lamb or beef is blended with Greek yogurt for tenderness and shaped into a log, then roasted and finished at high heat for authentic char. Served over a crisp salad with creamy tzatziki and optional whole-wheat pita, it's a fresh, low-glycemic take perfect for sunny California evenings. You get all the texture and flavor of a street-food favorite—no deep fryer or special equipment required!

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground lamb or beef, grated onion (squeeze out excess moisture with a towel), minced garlic, Greek yogurt, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne (if using), and parsley. Mix well until thoroughly combined and very sticky.
Shape the meat mixture into a tight, thick log or oval (about 6 inches long, 2.5 inches thick). Wrap tightly in parchment paper, then foil, twisting the ends to seal.
Preheat your Breville oven or air fryer to 375°F (air fry/convection setting).
Place the wrapped meat log into your air fryer basket or onto the Breville oven tray. Cook for 25 minutes, turning halfway through if possible.
Remove from oven/air fryer. Unwrap and return the log to the basket/tray, increase heat to 425°F, and cook uncovered for another 8-10 minutes to brown and crisp the exterior. Let rest 5 minutes.
While the kebab rests, arrange cucumber, tomato, red onion, and lettuce on serving plates. Warm pitas or wraps if using.
Slice the doner kebab thinly with a sharp knife. Serve over the salad, drizzle with tzatziki, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and add lemon wedges on the side. Serve with pita/wrap or as a salad bowl for lowest glycemic impact.