Air Fryer Naan Bread

Naan Bread is a quick and simple way to enjoy fresh bread with your favourite home cooked meals. This method uses very basic ingredients and requires no traditional clay oven to achieve a great result. The dough comes together in minutes and cooks much faster than in a conventional oven. You will find that this bread is perfect for dipping into sauces or serving alongside a spicy curry.
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Why you should try air fryer naan bread

Using the for this Naan Bread recipe saves a lot of time and energy. The intense heat circulation helps the dough to puff up and develop those characteristic golden brown spots. It is ideal for small batches when you only need a few pieces of bread for dinner. You do not need to wait for a large oven to preheat which makes it a very efficient cooking method.

A step-by-step guide to air fryer naan bread

Step 1
Prepare dough: Mix the self raising flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add the greek yogurt and stir with a spoon until the mixture starts to form a dough. Use your hands to bring everything together into a smooth ball of dough on a lightly floured surface.
Step 2
Shape bread: Divide the dough into four equal portions and roll each one into an oval shape. Aim for a thickness of about half a centimetre to ensure they cook evenly. Make sure the size of each piece will fit comfortably inside your basket without touching the sides.
Step 3
Cook naan: Place the dough pieces into the basket and cook at 200 degrees for three minutes. Flip the bread over and cook for a further two or three minutes until the surface is puffed and golden. You may need to cook the Naan Bread in batches depending on the size of your machine.
Step 4
Garnish and serve: Melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in the crushed garlic and chopped coriander. Brush the warm bread with the garlic butter immediately after taking it out of the. Serve the fresh bread while it is still warm and soft for the best experience.

Useful tips for air fryer naan bread

If your dough feels too sticky to handle you can add a small amount of extra flour to the surface. Using full fat yogurt will provide a much softer texture for your Naan Bread compared to low fat versions. Do not roll the dough too thin or it will become crisp like a cracker rather than soft and chewy. You can keep the cooked bread warm by wrapping it in a clean tea towel while you finish the remaining batches.

Adding a few nigella seeds to the dough before cooking can give it a more authentic flavour. Always make sure to brush the butter on while the bread is hot so it soaks into the surface. If you have leftovers you can reheat them for thirty seconds in the to make them soft again.

If you are looking for more simple ideas, you may also like air fryer cod, air fryer frozen samosas or air fryer lemon cake.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g self raising flour
  • 200 g greek yogurt
  • 2 g salt
  • 20 g butter
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 5 g fresh coriander

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Nutrition information

NUTRITIONper serving
  • Energy:1192 kJ / 285 kcal
  • Fat:6 g
  • - of which saturates:4 g
  • Carbohydrates:48 g
  • - of which sugars:3 g
  • Protein:9 g
  • Fibre:2 g
  • Salt:520 mg

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Air Fryer Naan Bread usually takes about 6 minutes to make. The time can vary slightly with the quantity and method. Check the texture towards the end.
Follow the stated timings and temperatures. Stir or turn it only when the method calls for it.
Do not leave it over the heat for too long. Check the texture near the end and adjust the time if needed.
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