Name: Air Fryer Garlic Naan Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 1 h 24 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast; ¼ cup warm water; 2 teaspoons sugar; ¾ cup milk; ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt; ¼ cup oil; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 5 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons parsley

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Introduction

Air fryer garlic naan bread is a quick and delicious way to enjoy this classic Indian flatbread right at home. Soft, garlicky, and perfectly cooked with a crisp exterior, this recipe is ideal for pairing with your favorite curries or enjoying as a savory snack.

The image shows five round flatbreads stacked slightly overlapping on a white rectangular plate. Each flatbread has a light golden color with darker brown spots and is sprinkled with green dried herbs evenly spread across their surfaces. The plate is placed on a white marbled surface, next to a striped gray and white cloth napkin. In the background, part of a black air fryer basket and a wooden box are visible. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
2 teaspoons sugar
¾ cup milk
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
For garlic butter:
2 tablespoons minced garlic
5 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons parsley

Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, stir together the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foam appears on the surface.
Step 2: Add the flour, milk, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, oil, baking powder, and salt to the yeast mixture. Use a dough hook or your hands to mix until a dough ball forms.
Step 3: Remove the dough and knead it on a floured surface for about 3 minutes. Place the dough ball in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 4: After rising, divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten them on a floured surface to fit your air fryer basket size.
Step 5: Place each flattened dough piece in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with oil. Cook at 370°F (188°C) for 6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
Step 6: While the naan cooks, melt butter with garlic and parsley in a small bowl. Brush this garlic butter over the warm naan bread once cooked.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, brush the naan with herb butter such as rosemary instead of plain garlic butter.
Freeze rolled dough pieces before air frying for a quick snack later; just thaw slightly before cooking.
Use a gluten-free flour blend like Bob’s Red Mill One for One Gluten Free Flour for a gluten-free version.
Use naan as a base for homemade pizza by adding toppings and baking until melted.

Storage

Store leftover naan in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, warm them quickly in the air fryer or on a skillet until soft and heated through. Avoid microwaving as it can make naan chewy.

How to Serve

The image shows a stack of three flatbreads placed on a white square plate. The top flatbread has a light golden-brown color with darker toasted spots and is sprinkled with green herbs and thin slices of cooked garlic. The flatbreads have a soft, slightly puffy texture with an uneven round shape. The plate rests on a blue and white striped cloth on a white marbled surface, with some scattered green herb leaves around it. In the background, a black air fryer is slightly blurred. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough, shape it into flattened disks, and freeze them. When ready to eat, just thaw slightly and cook in the air fryer as directed.

What if I don’t have an air fryer?

You can cook the naan on a hot skillet or griddle over medium heat until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side until golden. Brush with garlic butter as usual.