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Air Fryer Chicken Gyros with an Avocado Tzatziki

This Air Fryer Chicken Gyros is packed with protein and goodness, and is bound to be your new favourite healthy lunch or dinner. Each bite is a delightful combination of tender perfectly seasoned chicken, a flavourful avocado tzatziki, and a satisfying crunch from the homemade fries that makes you forget you're eating healthy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 411
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Air Fryer Chicken
  • 450 g Chicken Thighs approx 3 medium thighs or 1 pound
  • 3 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 lemon juice + zest
  • 3-4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp thyme fresh or dried
Avocado Tzatziki
  • 1/2 avocado reserve the other half to slice for serving
  • 1/4-1/3 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber seeds removed, shredded and excess liquid squeezed out
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3-4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • dill fresh or dried
  • mint fresh or dried
Homemade Fries
  • 400 g white potatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp mixed herbs
Extra wrap ingredients
  • 4 pita's homemade or store bought (this recipe uses a homemade pita with a 1 ingredient dough)
  • 1 tomato thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 avocado thinly sliced

Method
 

Marinate and Cook the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and the seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme)
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or, for richer flavor, marinate overnight in the refrigerator
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (392°F). Place the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the basket and air-fry for approximately 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. If pan-frying, cook the chicken for 12-15 minutes until it's cooked through and nicely browned
  4. Once cooked, cover the chicken in foil and let it rest while you prepare the fries
Homemade Fries
  1. Toss the cut potato fries in olive oil and seasonings (paprika, salt, pepper, mixed herbs)
  2. Air-fry the fries at 160°C for 10 minutes, then increase the temperature to 180°C (356°F) and air-fry for an additional 10 minutes or until they are crispy and golden. Alternatively, you can bake them in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 20-25 minutes
Prepare the Avocado Tzatziki
  1. In a bowl, mash the half avocado
  2. Add yogurt, shredded cucumber (ensure excess liquid is squeezed out), red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and the seasonings (salt, pepper, dill, and mint). Mix until well combined. Adjust seasonings to taste
Assemble Gyros
  1. Warm the Pita Bread over a hot pan or grill
  2. Spread a generous amount of the Avocado Tzatziki on each pita
  3. Top with sliced tomatoes, red onions, avocado slices, the cooked and chopped chicken, and a portion of homemade fries
  4. Fold the pita over the fillings, and it's ready to enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal

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