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Garlic Naan Bread (Air Fryer Recipe)

Air fryer garlic naan is a can't miss recipe if you're a fan of Indian cuisine. This classic Indian flatbread has a rich buttery flavor that will have you and your whole family diving right in!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Rest Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 23 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Bread, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 8 naan
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

For The Naan Bread

  • 1/3 cup warm milk
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • 3-4 tablespoon water for kneading

For The Garlic Butter

  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander or cilantro leaves
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
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Instructions

  • Whisk warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl. Cover and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. The mixture should be frothy on top after 5 minutes. If not start over with new yeast.
    1/3 cup warm milk, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar
  • In a separate bowl take 3 cups of flour, and add in salt, plain yogurt, oil, and garlic. Next, add the activated yeast mixture.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 3 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • Now, mix everything and knead with water (3-4 tbsp) as required to form a soft, smooth, and elastic dough.
    3-4 tablespoon water for kneading
  • Grease some oil on top of the dough and cover it with plastic wrap and keep it a warm place for at least 2 hours. Let it rise.
  • The dough should double in size after resting for 2 hours.
  • Remove the dough onto a clean working place, and divide it into 8 equal dough balls. Using a rolling pin flatten the balls into a round shape, around ½ inch thick.
  • To make garlic butter - Mix everything under the garlic butter section in a small bowl.
    2 tablespoons chopped coriander or cilantro leaves, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • Brush some garlic butter on top of each naan.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 F.
  • Brush some oil in the air fryer basket, place the naan in the basket, one at a time, and cook for 7-8 minutes on one side or until little golden brown on top. Do not turn over, cooking on both sides makes the naan hard.
  • Brush some garlic butter on top of the naan immediately after removing it from the air fryer. Repeat with the rest of the naans.
  • Serve warm & enjoy!

Notes

  • The milk should be just warm to the touch but not hot or it will kill the yeast.
  • If the yeast mixture doesn't get frothy after 5 minutes, start over with fresh yeast.•
  • You can use a food processor to mix the dough for a quicker and more consistent result but be careful not to overmix the dough or it will be tough and chewy.
  • Don't roll the naan too thin, or it will become too crispy and lose its soft texture.
  • Brushing the naan with the garlic butter before cooking it infuses it with extra flavor.
  • Preheat the air fryer before cooking to ensure the naan cooks evenly and gets that golden-brown color on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg