Gyros is Greek street food at its best — marinated chicken, warm flatbread, cool tzatziki. The air fryer cooks the chicken juicy with charred edges in minutes, no rotisserie needed. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make chicken gyros in an air fryer?
A: Marinate chicken in oregano, lemon and garlic, then air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, and serve in flatbread with tzatziki.
Q: Thighs or breast?
A: Thighs stay juiciest and most authentic, but breast works for a leaner wrap.
Times & temperatures
| Cut | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thigh strips | 200°C / 400°F | 12–14 min |
| Breast strips | 200°C / 400°F | 10–12 min |
The recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
- 500g chicken thighs, in strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tsp oregano, 2 garlic cloves
- Flatbreads, tzatziki, salad to serve
Method
- Marinate the chicken 20 minutes.
- Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 12 min, turning once.
- Warm the flatbreads briefly in the basket.
- Build with tzatziki and salad.
Build the wrap
- Warm flatbread for 1 minute in the air fryer.
- Tzatziki base, then chicken, salad and red onion.
- Add Greek potatoes on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How long does chicken gyros take in an air fryer?
About 10–14 minutes at 200°C, turning once, depending on whether you use breast or thigh strips.
What's the best chicken for gyros?
Thighs stay juiciest and most authentic, but breast makes a leaner wrap. Both take well to the lemon-oregano marinade.
Can you warm flatbreads in an air fryer?
Yes — pop them in for about a minute at the end of cooking to warm and soften them.