Get ready to make the BEST Air Fryer Ground Beef Kebabs, also known as Kofta Kebabs, these are made with ground beef and perfect for an easy weeknight!
Air Fryer Ground Beef Kebabs are the perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal, made with ground beef and easy to pair with a side salad, rice, or cut vegetables. It is easy to substitute it with ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground sausage if you prefer too. This is a great go-to meal to make in your air fryer!
This recipe is ready to eat in less than 20 minutes!
What ingredients do you need for Air Fryer Ground Beef Kebabs?
- Metal Skewers or Wood Skewers
- Ground Beef
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Ground Pepper
- Thyme
- Egg
This recipe is naturally gluten-free, making it easy to adapt to your dietary needs!
What type of meat should you use for Beef Kebabs or Beef Kofta Kebabs?
This recipe is best made with 80/20 or 85/15 ground beef. This way the meat is wet enough to shape around the kebabs. Alternatively, you can use ground turkey, ground sausage, or ground chicken but will need to adapt the cooking times accordingly as this is written to be made with ground beef.
Tips for Making Air Fryer Beef Kebabs:
- Use the right ratio of meat – Ground meat with a bit higher fat content for the juicy kebabs.
- Do not overmix.
- Metal Skewers work the Best – We prefer metal skewers over wooden skewers they don’t break or crack during cooking in the air fryer basket.
- Use a meat thermometer – The meat should reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.
How to mix it up with different spices?
- Make it Spicy – Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapenos. Serve this with hot sauce drizzle.
- Make it Kid-Friendly – Add cheese and bacon bits to the mixture and serve in a hot dog bun.
- Make it Deluxe – Add chopped onions and serve with freshly grated Parmigiano.
How to store leftover kebabs?
Once they are cooled off, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, reward in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.
Air Fryer Ground Beef Kebabs are simple to make in less than 30 minutes and served them a variety of ways, our preferred method is with vegetables and rice. This is great for meal prep too for the week!
Air Fryer Ground Beef Kebabs
Ingredients
- 6 Metal Skewer Sticks
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Thyme
- 1 Whole Egg
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 3 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and thyme. Mix until all spices are evenly mixed.
- Make a well in the middle and add the egg, mix to combine.
- Divide mixture into 6.
- Shape the meat mixture on the skewer to look similar to a sausage.
- Place in the air fryer basket and make sure they are not touching, you may need to do 2 batches.
- Air Fry at 360°F for 8 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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Kristy says
This is a great option for dinner!
Joanne says
I have never heard of ground beef kebabs before!