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Air Fryer Naan Bread

A quick yogurt dough — no long rise — shaped and air fried to soft, chewy, lightly charred flatbreads, brushed with garlic butter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 6 naan
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt full-fat
  • 1/4-1/3 cup warm water as needed
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp oil plus more for brushing
  • butter or ghee for brushing after cooking
  • minced garlic, cilantro, or nigella seeds optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and yeast. Add the yogurt, oil, and sugar, then enough warm water to bring it into a soft, slightly tacky dough. Knead briefly and rest 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. Divide into 6 pieces and roll each into a teardrop about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Preheat to 375°F. Cook one or two at a time 3 to 4 minutes per side, until puffed with charred spots.
  4. Brush the hot naan with butter or garlic butter and scatter with herbs.

Notes

Soft, slightly tacky dough makes tender naan; a stiff dough bakes up dense.
Roll to 1/4 inch so it puffs.
Brush with butter straight out for that restaurant finish.