Alex Joy (adapted by JojoM)

Paper-thin spiced beef layered on tortillas, skewered, and baked until shatter-crisp. Serve with zesty cilantro yogurt for a crowd-pleasing kebab night.
These crispy oven-baked tortilla kebabs take all the flavors of Middle Eastern street food and give them a fun, family-style twist. Layers of thinly spread spiced beef are stacked between tortillas, skewered, and baked to a crackly, golden perfection. Serve them hot with a refreshing cilantro yogurt dip for the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
Forget frying—this sheet-pan method keeps everything juicy inside while crisping the tortillas beautifully in the oven. The sumac, smoked paprika, and cumin infuse the beef with deep flavor, and a final brush of parsley-garlic butter adds a glossy finish that smells absolutely divine.
Each bite combines tender beef, smoky spice, and a shatteringly crisp tortilla—like lahmacun meets quesadilla, but easier to share!
✨ Spread thin for the win: A 2–3 mm meat layer is the secret to even crisping.
🌿 Sumac substitute: Try lemon zest + paprika for that citrusy tang.
🔥 Convection = crispier: Fan oven at 220°C works best.
🧄 Butter brush timing: Wait until the end to brush—it prevents sogginess.
🍗 Want to lighten it up? Swap in minced chicken or turkey thigh.
Optional: Finish with a BBQ-cheese glaze in the last 5 minutes for a smoky, melty upgrade! 🧀🔥
A cooling balance to the spices—just blend Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth. Add a splash of water or vinegar to reach your perfect drizzle consistency.
⭐ Rossito: “Made it for game night—everyone devoured the crispy edges!”
⭐ Sandie: “Skipped the peppers and added more onion. Fantastic with the yogurt sauce.”
⭐ Cryptofooddude: “Did the BBQ + cheese finish. Smoky, melty, crispy—new favourite.”
⭐ Kebab Lover: “Reminds me of lahmacun on a stick! Super crunchy and fun to eat.”
Can I use chicken or turkey instead of beef?
Absolutely! Use minced thigh for juiciness and shorten the baking time by 5 minutes.
What if I don’t have sumac?
Mix lemon zest with paprika—it gives a similar tangy, peppery note.
Can I air fry these?
Yes! 200°C for 10–12 minutes, brush with butter, flip, then another 6–8 minutes.
How do I keep skewers from burning?
Soak wooden ones for 15 minutes before baking.
Serve hot off the tray with a side of zesty cilantro yogurt, fresh lemon wedges, and maybe a sprinkle of extra sumac for colour. Perfect for party platters, game nights, or weekend feasts—these crispy kebab stacks are guaranteed to impress! 😋✨
Paper-thin spiced beef layered on tortillas, skewered, and baked until shatter-crisp. Serve with zesty cilantro yogurt for a crowd-pleasing kebab night.

Trim tortillas into neat squares so the stacked edges brown evenly.
Spread the meat very thin—about 2–3 mm—for a crackly finish.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes to prevent scorching.
Use fan/convection at 220°C for maximum crisping; finish under the grill/broiler.
If edges brown too fast, tent loosely with foil and continue baking.
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Heat oven to 220°C fan / 430°F. Line a baking tray with parchment. Soak wooden skewers if using.
In a large bowl, combine beef, pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, chilli (optional), and all spices. Mix until evenly seasoned.
Trim rounded tortilla edges to make squares. Spread a very thin, even layer of meat (2–3 mm) over each tortilla.
Stack the tortillas, press gently, then cut the stack into 4–6 equal strips. Insert a skewer through the centre of each stack.
Arrange skewered stacks on the tray. Bake 20–25 minutes (no brushing yet). If edges brown fast, tent with foil.
Stir together melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Remove tray, brush tops, flip, brush undersides, and bake 10 minutes more until deep golden and crisp.
For extra colour, switch to grill/broiler for 2–3 minutes.
Blend yogurt, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Thin with water or a splash of vinegar to your preferred texture.
Mix ketchup, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire. Brush over kebabs during the last 5 minutes of baking and top with cheese to melt.
10/28/2025
Reminds me of lahmacun—on a stick! Surprisingly easy and very crunchy.
10/28/2025
Did the BBQ + cheese finish—smoky, melty, super crispy. New favourite.
10/28/2025
Skipped the peppers and added extra onion—still fantastic with the cilantro yogurt.
10/28/2025
This looks incredible—made it for game night and everyone devoured the crispy edges!
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Serving Size: 1 kebab stack (serves 6)
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