Have you ever been to Greece and enjoyed the traditional Gyros? The hissing sound of tender meat turns slowly on a spit. Wonderfully smelling herbs that make your mouth water. And now you can also make this delicious taste in your kitchen. In this blog, I will show you how to make the perfect gyros spice mix. This quick and easy recipe with easy-to-get ingredients is delicious. So let's get started!

A photo from above with a glass jar with gyros spices. A golden spoon scoops spices from the glass. A white background. The lid is in front.

Homemade Gyros Spices: An Explosion of Greek Flavor

Gyros is a popular Greek meat preparation, usually of thin slices of roasted pork, although chicken, lamb, or beef is also used. The name 'Gyros' comes from the Greek word Gyros which means to turn, and that refers to the traditional way it was made, where the meat slowly rotates on a spit.

The spices used to give the Gyros its flavor depend on the region where you eat it, but they have a lot of similarities. Garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, onion, cumin, salt, and black pepper are ingredients in most mixes.
With this gyros spice recipe, you can give the meat a delicious taste. Then serve it with tzatziki, tomatoes, onion, and pita bread, and you have a delightful evening meal.

What do you need for Gyros Seasoning Recipe?

To prepare this Homemade Gyros Spice Mix, you require the following ingredients. You can find the correct amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the blog:

Ingredients Homemade Gyros Spice Mix, individually labelled on a white background

Basil: A soft green herb with a spicy taste, sweet aroma, and a little pepper.
Chili powder: Adds a spicy and spicy taste. It is made from ground-dried chili peppers.
Cinnamon: It has a sweet, woody flavor with a hint of lemon. We use it here ground.
Garlic powder: Gives a subtle garlic flavor, and you can store the gyros spices better when you use it dry.
Cumin: Adds a warm, nutty flavor and gives more depth of flavor to the Gyros spice mix.
Oregano: An herb commonly used in Greek cuisine. It adds an earthy, spicy flavor.
Paprika Powder: Sweet paprika adds color and a mild spicy flavor. You can also replace this with smoked paprika, which adds extra smoky flavor to the Gyros.
Thyme: Has a light spicy taste with a bit of bitterness.
Onion Powder: The dried ground form of onion. It has a sweet onion flavor.
Salt and Pepper: For seasoning the spice mix.

How to prepare Greek Seasoning

You can find a printable recipe with a step-by-step description at the bottom of this blog.

The different spices for the gyros spice mix in a glass dish collected on a white marbled background

Measure all ingredients and place in a bowl.

The gyros spices are mixed together with a spoon.

Mix everything well.

Tips, Substitutions, and Variations

Citrus: Add some ground coriander seeds for an extra touch of citrus.
Meat: Chicken, lamb, pork, and tofu can be perfectly seasoned with these gyros spices.
Marinade: Do you prefer to marinate the meat? No problem. Mix four tablespoons of oil with one tablespoon of lemon juice and two tablespoons of gyros spices and marinate the meat in this tasty spice mix.

An elevation photo with a white background. In the middle a glass jar with Gyros spices, a golden spoon in the lid next to it. In the background pink glasses and a white pink tea towel.

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