Air Fryer Lamb Kebabs

Ready in about 37 minutes.

Updated 7 September 2026

Chunky lamb kebabs with peppers and onion cook up tender and charred in the air fryer. A yogurt and spice marinade keeps the lamb succulent, giving you a taste of the grill indoors with proper smoky, blistered edges.

Ingredients

  • 600 g lamb leg, cubed
  • 150 g natural yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 green pepper, chunked
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1Mix the yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika and salt, then coat the lamb and marinate for 1 hour.
  2. 2Thread the lamb, onion and pepper alternately onto skewers.
  3. 3Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
  4. 4Cook the skewers for 10-14 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. 5Check the lamb has reached 63°C (145°F) for a juicy medium.
  6. 6Rest for a couple of minutes and serve with rice or flatbread.

Tips for the best results

  • The yogurt marinade tenderises the lamb and helps it char without drying out.
  • Soak wooden skewers or use metal ones so they do not burn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature and time for air fryer lamb kebabs?+

Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 10-14 min, flip halfway.

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