Cosori Recipe

Greek Lamb Meatballs With Tzatziki

Combining juicy lamb meatballs with a creamy, tangy homemade tzatziki is a duo that is sure to please. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish is ideal for dinners, appetizers, or meal prepping.

Prep Time 10 minutes

cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 6

Curated by:Margaret

Fresh Ingredients

Scale:

YIELD 6 Serving

Tzatziki

.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% fat) 
.25 cup cucumber, finely diced 
1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced 
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 
.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Lamb Meatballs

1 pound ground lamb 
.25 cup red onion, finely diced 
3 garlic cloves, minced 
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 
2 teaspoons fresh mint, minced

1 large egg 
.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
.25 teaspoon black pepper 
Olive oil spray

Tzatziki is a classic sauce or dip typically made with yogurt, cucumber, cheese, and herbs. Store-bought tzatziki often lacks the variety of fresh herbs and cucumbers that make the dip so iconic while also containing preservatives. This recipe uses simple, whole, fresh ingredients to ensure you get all the benefits of this staple.

Per Serving

Calories 262.96

Protein 16.68 g

Carbohydrates 2.90 g

Fat 20.20 g

Saturated Fat 9.05 g

Fiber 0.31 g

Cholesterol 93.78 mg

Sodium 228.76 mg

Step by Step

Let's cook

Stir the tzatziki ingredients in a medium bowl until combined, then store in the refrigerator. 
Combine all the lamb meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Shape the mixture into 1½-inch-sized meatballs.
Place the crisper plate into the air fryer basket. 
Select the Air Fry function at 385°F, adjust time to 4 minutes, then tap Start/Pause to preheat.
Place the meatballs onto the preheated crisper plate, then spray the tops with olive oil.  
Select the Air Fry function at 385°F for 10 minutes, and tap Start/Pause. 
Remove meatballs when golden brown, then serve with tzatziki sauce.