Description
Delight in these Crispy Gyros Puff Pastry Pockets, a fusion of flaky puff pastry and savory Greek-style gyros filling. Perfect as a quick appetizer or satisfying meal, these pockets are filled with spiced chicken, sautéed vegetables, and creamy feta cheese—ideal for lovers of Mediterranean food, easy puff pastry recipes, and gyros appetizers.
Ingredients
Delight in these Crispy Gyros Puff Pastry Pockets, a fusion of flaky puff pastry and savory Greek-style gyros filling. Perfect as a quick appetizer or satisfying meal, these pockets are filled with spiced chicken, sautéed vegetables, and creamy feta cheese—ideal for lovers of Mediterranean food, easy puff pastry recipes, and gyros appetizers.
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Roll out the puff pastry and cut into four equal squares.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, cook the gyros meat for 5–7 minutes.
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Add onion and pepper, cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
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Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika; stir well.
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Let the filling cool slightly.
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Spoon filling into the center of each pastry square; top with crumbled feta.
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Fold pastry to form pockets or triangles and seal the edges.
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Brush tops with beaten egg.
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Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Serve warm with tzatziki if desired.
Notes
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For a vegetarian version, substitute gyros meat with mushrooms or grilled halloumi.
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You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to a day before assembling.
