Delicious Homemade Turkish Kebab Recipes

Check out my collection of 10 delicious homemade Turkish kebab recipes that you can easily make at home to delight your loved ones!

Kebabs, also known as kebap or kabob, are savory roasted or grilled meat dishes that originate from the Middle East. These delicious treats are made with cut-up or minced meat, sometimes mixed with veggies and other ingredients, depending on the recipe.

You can bake kebabs in the oven, grill them on the BBQ, or even prepare them as a stew.

Adana Kebab

Adana Kebab (a.k.a Adana Kebap or Adana Kofte) is a delicious hand-minced meat kebab mounted on a skewer and then grilled over charcoal. 

This delicious spicy ground lamb kebab is a staple of Turkish street food and can be found on menus around the world.

To learn more: Adana Kebab (Adana Kofte)

Doner Kebab

If you want to try some popular and delicious Turkish street food at home, this Doner Kebab Recipe is an excellent choice. Doner kebab, also known as döner or döner kebap, is a type of meat that is traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie. The meat, often lamb, chicken, or beef, is marinated with a blend of spices and herbs and then is stacked in an inverted cone shape, slowly rotating next to a heat source. As it cooks, the outer layers are thinly sliced and served with sliced tomatoes, and onions in bread, or over Turkish Rice Pilaf.

To learn more: Turkish Doner Kebab Recipe

Cokertme Kebabi - Bodrum Kebab

Cokertme Kebabi is a traditional Turkish dish consisting of marinated beef strips and thin crispy fries covered with tomato sauce, and yogurt. 

This delightful kebab originates from a village in the Milas district of Muğla province and is widely available in restaurants. Same as Orman Kebabi and Tas Kebabi, this special Bodrum Çökertme Kebabı is very easy to make at home with a few fridge ingredients.

To learn more: Cokertme Kebabi

Orman Kebabi

Orman Kebabi (also known as Bolu Kebabi or Forest Kebab) is a traditional Turkish kebab dish originating from the Bolu city of Turkey.

Just like Tas Kebabi, this delicious dish is a super easy one-pot stew made with slow-cooked beef (or lamb), and vegetables and is packed with Mediterranean flavors.

To learn more: Orman Kebabi

Kuzu Tandir Kebab

Kuzu Tandır Kebab is a delicious slow-cooked Turkish Roasted Lamb dish traditionally cooked in a clay "tandır oven" for long hours, until fork tender. With this simple recipe, you can easily make this special lamb dish at home with only a few ingredients and 10 minutes of preparation.

To learn more: Kuzu Tandır Kebab - Turkish Roasted Lamb 

Aubergine Kebab

Patlican Kebabi (Eggplant/Aubergine Kebab) is a traditional Turkish baked kebab dish consisting of juicy meatballs layered alternately with sliced eggplants. 

It is a surprisingly easy dish that needs a little preparation and is perfect for big family gatherings.

To learn more: Patlican Kebabi - Eggplant Kebab

Tas Kebabi

Tas Kebabi is a Turkish Beef Stew gently cooked with onion, garlic, spices, and stock until the meat is tender. 

This authentic beef stew is usually topped with sauté potatoes and peppers and served on a bed of Turkish Rice (Sehriyeli Pilav).

To learn more: Tas Kebabi - Turkish Beef Stew 

Lamb Beyti Kebab

Sarma Lamb Beyti is a traditional Turkish Kebab made with ground lamb seasoned with spices, herbs, and onions, and then wrapped in a yufka or filo pastry. 

Same as Lamb Shish Kebab, Cokertme Kebabi, and Shish Tawook (Turkish Chicken Kebab), it is one of the easiest and most delicious kebabs you can make at home. 

To learn more: Turkish Sarma Lamb Beyti Kebab

Lamb Shish Kebab

Lamb Shish Kebab (or Shish Kabob) is a very popular Turkish / Middle Eastern dish typically served in restaurants or takeaway kebab shops. 

This simple recipe explains how to make your homemade version of this lamb kebabs from scratch with a few ingredients.

To learn more: Lamb Shish Kebab

Chicken Shish Kebabs

Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab, also known as Tavuk Sis, is a popular Turkish dish made of chicken pieces marinated in olive oil, milk, tomato & pepper paste, and aromatic spices. 

If you want something unique and delicious for your summer BBQ parties, this recipe is perfect for you! Like Joojeh Kabab (Persian Chicken Kebab), these tender and juicy Chicken Shish Kebabs are ready in just 25 minutes plus the marinating time.

To learn more: Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab

Air Fryer version: Air Fryer Chicken Skewers - Shish Kebabs

Islim Kebabi - Aubergine Meatball Wraps

Aubergine Meatball Wraps (Islim Kebabi or Kurdan Kebabi) are one of those traditional Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by regular households in Turkey. 

It is not a landmark dish widely representing Turkish cuisine abroad such as Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab or Lamb Shish Kebab. 

However, it is an oriental dish that is an extremely flavorful and delicious combination of meat and vegetables.

To learn more: Islim Kebabi (Aubergine Meatball Wraps)