I made the viral doner kebab in the AIR FRYER

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground Beef (80% lean, fresh)
• 1 medium Onion (Grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 2 Tbsp Plain Yogurt (Full‑fat, room temperature)
• 1 Tbsp Turkish Pepper Paste (Also called biber salçası)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 0.5 tsp Cumin Powder (Optional)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (Optional)
• 4 pieces Pita Bread (Store‑bought, soft)
• 0.5 cup Pickles (Sliced)
• 0.25 cup Garlic Sauce (White Sauce) (Homemade or store‑bought)
• 2 Tbsp Hot Sauce (Homemade or favorite brand)
• 1 Tbsp Harissa Paste (Adds color and heat)
• 2 sheets Parchment Paper (For shaping meat sheets)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat Mixture

   Grate the onion directly into a large mixing bowl. Add the ground beef, minced garlic, plain yogurt, Turkish pepper paste, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT5M

2. Form Thin Meat Sheets

   Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface. Spread the meat mixture onto the parchment, then place a second parchment sheet on top. Press down with your hands or a flat plate to achieve a paper‑thin layer, even if small holes appear. Peel off the top parchment before rolling.

   Time: PT5M

3. Air Fry the Meat

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Transfer the parchment‑wrapped meat sheet to the basket (you can cut it into 2‑3 pieces for easier handling). Air fry for 20 minutes, turning halfway through for uniform browning.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Collect the Juices

   When the meat is done, remove it from the air fryer and place it in a bowl. Carefully pour any liquid that has collected (the “liquid gold”) into a separate small container; you’ll use this later for the final sear.

   Time: PT2M

5. Assemble the Wraps

   Warm the pita breads briefly in a dry skillet or microwave. Spread a generous layer of garlic sauce on each pita, add a handful of the sliced air‑fried meat, top with pickles, drizzle hot sauce, and add a dollop of harissa paste. Fold the pita over the filling.

   Time: PT5M

6. Final Pan Sear

   Heat a skillet over low heat. Place each assembled wrap seam‑side down, add a splash of the saved juices, and press lightly for 2–3 minutes until the seam seals and the exterior is lightly crisp.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

35g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

30g

Fiber

3g