Mediterranean Lamb & Squash Skewers with Cucumber-Mint Yogurt

Ingredients

• 8 oz lamb cubes 1inch

  Substitute: Beef cubes

• 1 cup yellow squash cubed 1inch

  Substitute: Zucchini

• 1 tbsp olive oil

  Substitute: Avocado oil

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  Substitute: Italian seasoning

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  Substitute: Fresh minced garlic

• 1/4 tsp salt

  Substitute: Sea salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

  Substitute: Red pepper flakes (pinch)

• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

  Substitute: Sour cream

• 1/4 cup cucumber finely diced

  Substitute: Celery (finely diced)

• 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped

  Substitute: Fresh dill

Equipment Needed

• • Air Fryer
• • Mixing bowl
• • Skewers (metal or wooden)
• • Knife
• • Cutting Board

Instructions

1. 1

   If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning in the air fryer. This process is called hydrating.

   ⏱️ 10 minutes (soaking time)

   Technique: Soaking

   
2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the lamb and squash cubes. Add olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss (mix ingredients by gently flipping) well to coat everything evenly.

   ⏱️ 3 minutes

   Technique: mixing

   
3. 3

   Thread (arrange on a skewer) the lamb and squash onto the skewers, alternating between the lamb and squash pieces. Make sure the pieces are not too tightly packed to allow for even cooking.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes

   Technique: assembling

   
4. 4

   Preheat (heat an appliance before using it) the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes

   Technique: preheating

   
5. 5

   Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding (placing too much food in the basket).

   ⏱️ 1 minute

   Technique: placing

   
6. 6

   Air fry (cook food by circulating hot air) for 12-15 minutes, flipping (turning food over) halfway through, until the lamb is cooked through and the squash is tender.

   ⏱️ 12-15 minutes

   Technique: air frying

   
7. 7

   While the skewers are cooking, prepare the cucumber-mint yogurt. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, and chopped mint. Stir (mix ingredients together) well.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes

   Technique: mixing

   
8. 8

   Serve the lamb and squash skewers immediately with the cucumber-mint yogurt on the side.

   ⏱️ 1 minute

   Technique: serving