Air Fryer Naan
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Naan is a classic Indian flatbread, traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven. The air fryer offers a convenient way to achieve a similar result at home. Find our base recipe using yogurt, flour, and yeast, with detailed steps and air frying times on this page.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (full-fat, not Greek)
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For finishing:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
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Steps
- 01Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
- 02Add the yogurt, warm water, and oil. Stir until a dough forms, then knead for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add a splash more water if too dry or a dusting of flour if too sticky.
- 03Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled. (Or shortcut: skip the rise and let rest for 15 minutes. It will be slightly less fluffy but still good.)
- 04Divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into an oval about 1/4 inch thick and 6 to 7 inches long.
- 05Ready for the air fryer. Cook one or two at a time depending on basket size.
- 06As soon as each naan comes out, brush with melted butter (mixed with garlic if using) and scatter with cilantro.
The yogurt is doing two jobs: adding tang and tenderizing the dough. The acid breaks down gluten slightly, which is what gives naan its characteristic soft, pliable chew instead of a chewy bread texture. Full-fat yogurt works better than low-fat. Greek yogurt is too thick and makes the dough dry.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- 02Roll out your prepared naan dough into small ovals that fit your basket.
- 03Lightly brush both sides of the dough with oil or melted ghee.
- 04Place one or two pieces of dough in the basket without overlapping.
- 05Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and the top browns.
- 06Flip the naan and cook for 1 more minute.
- 07Remove, brush with garlic butter, and serve warm.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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