Layered Tortilla Kebab Skewers – Home Cooking Adventure

By Editor On Sep 5, 2025

Meet your new grilling obsession, Layered Tortilla Kebab Skewers. Inspired by a video I came across on Instagram, I just had to try them out! Think juicy, spiced ground meat stacked between soft tortillas, cut into chunky rectangles, and grilled on skewers until golden and smoky. It’s like kebabs meet quesadillas, and the result is pure magic.

The best part? While these skewers cook, you brush them with a buttery glaze made with lemon zest, garlic, chili, and a drizzle of honey. The glaze caramelizes on the grill, giving each bite a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy kick that perfectly balances the savory meat. They’re crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor in every layer.

These kebabs aren’t just delicious, they’re a total crowd-pleaser. They look incredible on the grill, smell amazing while cooking, and taste even better than they look. Serve them up hot with a side of fresh salad.

Perfect for a backyard BBQ, a summer party, or a family dinner, these Layered Tortilla Kebab Skewers are sure to impress. Easy to make, fun to eat, and seriously addictive, you’ll want to grill them again and again.

How to make layered tortilla kebab skewers

Begin with preparing the meat mixture. Chop the onion, red pepper, and garlic finely. Combine all the meat ingredients and mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and uniform.

Next, prepare the tortillas for layering. Cut each tortilla into squares, trimming off the curved edges. Divide the meat mixture in half, one portion for the first set of 6 tortillas, and the second portion for the remaining 6.

Then, layer the tortillas. Place a tortilla square on your work surface and spread a thin, even layer of meat mixture over it. Continue stacking, tortilla, then meat, until you have 6 layers, finishing with a layer of meat on top. Repeat the same process for the second set of tortillas. Press gently to compact each stack.

After that, cut the layered stacks into rectangles. Slice each stack into 5 even rectangles. Rotate the pieces so the bottom tortilla layer presses gently against the top meat layer of the neighboring piece, helping the blocks hold together. Insert skewers carefully through each rectangle to secure the layers. Cut the skewers.

Prepare the basting sauce. In a small skillet or cast-iron pan, combine butter, lemon zest, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and green chili if using. Place over low heat and allow the butter to melt slowly, letting the flavors infuse. Stir in honey and mix until fully incorporated.

How to grill the skewers

Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the skewers on the grill and brush generously with the honey, lemon butter sauce while cooking. Turn often until the tortillas are golden brown and the meat is cooked through, about 10–12 minutes.

Finally, serve. Serve the skewers hot straight from the grill. The tortillas will be slightly crisp on the outside, the meat juicy inside, and the honey–lemon glaze will give a shiny, flavorful finish.

Hope you will try these amazing layered tortilla kebab skewers. Tag me on Instagram if you do and enjoy!

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