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Greek Meatball Pitas with Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Greek Meatball Pitas with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated seedless English cucumbers; 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove Garlic, finely minced; 1/4 tsp Salt; Pinch of black pepper; 1-2 tsp Fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs; 1/3 cup Milk; 1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley; 1 Egg, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp Dried oregano; 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1 1/2 lbs Ground turkey; 4 Whole wheat pita bread pouches; 2 Large tomatoes, sliced; 2 cups Fresh spinach, arugula, or a combination

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Greek Meatball Pitas with Tzatziki Sauce is such a delicious and easy dinner to make in the air fryer! Not to mention with tons of flavor.

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Switch dinner up with this fantastic greek meatball pitas with a tzatziki sauce recipe. You can make it when you want it or even prep some in advance for an even quicker dinner.

This recipe is such a fun spin on meatballs with a Greek flare! Instead of using a sub or marinara sauce, swap them out for pita bread and yummy homemade tzatziki sauce.

For another way to make meatballs, check out my video on how to made the best air fryer meatballs on my YouTube channel!

Ingredients and Supplies You’ll Need to Make Greek Meatball Pitas with Tzatziki Sauce:

Ingredients:

Grated seedless, English cucumber
Greek yogurt
Fresh lemon juice
Bread crumbs
Milk
Chopped fresh parsley
Egg, lightly beaten
Dried oregano
Cloves garlic, finely minced
Salt
Black pepper
Ground turkey
Whole wheat pita bread
Tomatoes, sliced
Fresh spinach, arugula, or a combination

Supplies:

Grater
Clean kitchen towel
Medium bowl (2)
Spatula
Cookie scoop (or spoon)
Oil Sprayer
Air fryer (Cosori Pro II)

Make your own pita bread

If you have everything you need to make this recipe minus the pita bread, you can make your own!

It actually isn’t horribly complicated and you will probably have all the ingredients you need. Check out the NYTimes cooking recipe for a great homemade pita bread recipe.

What else can I add to my pita?

We kept this recipe pretty simple to start with. However, that doesn’t mean you can add more delicious add-ins to your pita.

Here are a few suggestions to try:

Feta cheese
More English cucumbers (chopped)
Kalamata olives
Hummus
Peppers
Black olives

How to Make Greek Meatball Pitas with Tzatziki Sauce:

Step 1: Make Tzatziki Sauce

For the tzatziki, place the grated cucumber in the center of a clean kitchen towel. Roll up the towel and squeeze out the excess water from the cucumber.

Place the cucumber in a medium bowl. Then, add the yogurt, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and stir it all together to combine.

Cover and refrigerate the sauce until you are ready to serve. This can be made several days in advance.

Step 2: Mix Up the Meatballs

In a medium bowl, stir together the bread and milk and let the mixture sit for a few minutes to soften the crumbs. Add the parsley, egg, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then stir everything to combine.

Add the turkey and mix until well combined.

Step 3: Form the Meatballs

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form the mixture into meatballs and place them into a sprayed air fryer basket. You can make the meatballs whatever size you want, however, I recommend about 1-2 tablespoons of mixture for each meatball.

Step 4: Cook the Meatballs and Build the Pita

Cook for 10-15 minutes at 350°F or 177°C.

To serve, slice the pita bread pieces in half. Dollop a spoonful of tzatziki sauce on the bottom of each pita. Add a layer of tomatoes and greens. Stuff meatballs inside, serve and enjoy.

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Final Thoughts

This is a fun fresh take on how to make a recipe with Greek flavors in a way that you might not have thought to before! I love how simple it really is, but the flavor comes out wonderfully. Plus, who doesn’t love Tzatziki sauce?!

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