Description
This Air Fryer Garlic Naan Bread recipe yields soft and fluffy naan with a crispy exterior, perfectly complemented by a fragrant garlic butter glaze. Ideal as a side for Indian dishes or enjoyed on its own, using the air fryer ensures a quick, less greasy cooking method while maintaining traditional flavors.
Ingredients
Dough 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
Garlic Butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons parsley
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy; this indicates the yeast is active.
- Make dough: Add flour, milk, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, oil, baking powder, and salt to the yeast mixture. Using a dough hook attachment on a mixer, blend until a dough ball forms.
- Knead dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Knead by hand for about 3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough ball in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Divide dough: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 10 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten on a floured surface to fit the size of your air fryer basket.
- Air fry the naan: Place each flattened dough piece in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil. Cook at 370°F (188°C) for 6 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare garlic butter: Melt butter in a bowl, then stir in minced garlic and parsley.
- Brush garlic butter: As soon as each naan comes out of the air fryer, brush generously with the garlic butter mixture for flavor and shine.
Notes
- Ensure the water used for yeast activation is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Use plain Greek yogurt for the best texture and tanginess in the naan.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, naan can be cooked on a stovetop griddle or in a hot oven, though texture may vary.
- Fresh minced garlic in the dough and garlic butter enhances flavor significantly; avoid pre-minced packets for best results.
- Brush garlic butter immediately after cooking for optimal absorption and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
