Air Fryer Greek Pork Souvlaki

Name: Air Fryer Greek Pork Souvlaki
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.75 lb (800 g) pork shoulder, cut into 1.25-inch cubes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, grated; 1.5 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Pita, tomato, red onion and tzatziki, to serve

Pork shoulder cubes marinated in lemon, oregano, garlic and olive oil brown on all sides in the air fryer. Tuck into warm pita with tomato, onion and tzatziki.

39 min total
390°F / 199°C
4 servings
25 min prep

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Shoulder over loin

Loin dries at high heat. Shoulder stays juicy and takes the marinade better.

Air Fryer Greek Pork Souvlaki

Prep 25 min · Cook 14 min · Total 39 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer390°F / 199°C

Basket time14 min

Flip / shakeat 7 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Leave gaps between skewers so the pork browns.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Marinate

Marinate the pork
Toss pork with oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Marinate at least 30 minutes.
Lemon, oregano and garlic need at least 30 minutes. Shoulder stays juicier than loin.

Air fry

Thread the skewers
Thread onto short skewers that fit your basket (or cook loose cubes).
Leave tiny gaps between cubes so heat hits every side. Soak wooden skewers first.
Marinated pork cubes threaded on skewers
Air fry until browned
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C). Cook 12-14 minutes, turning once, until browned and 145°F (63°C) in the center.
Turn once. Pull at 145°F in the center. Pork dries if you chase dark crust too long.
Pork souvlaki skewers in the air fryer basket
Wrap and serve
Rest 3 minutes. Serve in pita with tomato, onion and tzatziki.
Warm pita, tomato, onion and tzatziki are the classic finish.
Finished Greek pork souvlaki