Air Fryer Lamb Kofta

Name: Air Fryer Lamb Kofta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 500g ground lamb; 1 small onion, grated and squeezed dry; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; Olive oil spray

Published: June 26, 2026 | Moroccan Cuisine | ⏱ 27 min

Charred air fryer lamb kofta skewers with herbs

Air fryer lamb kofta brings the rich, aromatic flavours of Moroccan street food to your dinner table. Ground lamb is blended with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and fresh herbs, then cooked to juicy perfection with beautifully charred edges in the air fryer. Serve in warm pita with tzatziki or tahini sauce.

Recipe Info

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time12 min

Total Time27 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineMoroccan

Squeeze the grated onion dry before adding to the mixture. Excess moisture can make the kofta fall apart.
Chilling the shaped kofta for 10 minutes helps them hold together during cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	24g
Fat	24g
Saturated Fat	10g
Carbohydrates	8g
Fiber	1g
Sugar	2g
Sodium	420mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Ground beef works well, but add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to compensate for the lower fat content.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 (91 votes)

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