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Garlic Naan Bread (Air Fryer Recipe) Recipe

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Air fryer garlic naan is a classic Indian flatbread featuring a rich buttery garlic flavor. This recipe creates soft, fluffy naan cooked quickly in the air fryer, making it perfect for an appetizer, side, or dinner accompaniment that the whole family will love.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 23 minutes
  • Yield: 8 naan breads

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 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • 3-4 tablespoons water for kneading

For The Garlic Butter

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

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Whisk together warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. If it doesn't froth, restart with fresh yeast.
  2. Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, plain yogurt, vegetable oil, and grated garlic. Add the activated yeast mixture to this bowl.
  3. Knead the dough: Gradually knead in 3-4 tablespoons of water to form a soft, smooth, and elastic dough.
  4. Let the dough rise: Grease the dough with oil, cover with plastic wrap, and place it in a warm spot for at least 2 hours until it doubles in size.
  5. Shape the naan: Transfer the dough to a clean surface, divide it into 8 equal parts, and flatten each into rounds about ½ inch thick using a rolling pin.
  6. Prepare garlic butter: Mix chopped coriander, melted butter, and finely chopped garlic in a small bowl for brushing.
  7. Brush and preheat: Brush each naan with garlic butter. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Cook the naan: Lightly oil the air fryer basket. Place one naan at a time in the basket and cook for 7-8 minutes on one side until lightly golden. Do not flip to keep naan soft.
  9. Finishing touch: Brush more garlic butter on the hot naan as soon as it comes out of the air fryer. Repeat with remaining naans.
  10. Serve: Serve warm and enjoy your soft, flavorful garlic naan bread.

Notes

  • The milk should be warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • If the yeast mixture doesn’t get frothy, restart with new yeast for best results.
  • A food processor can be used to mix dough quickly but avoid overmixing to prevent tough naan.
  • Do not roll the naan too thin to keep it soft and not crispy.
  • Brushing naan with garlic butter before cooking helps infuse more flavor.
  • Preheat the air fryer to ensure even cooking and golden color on top.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Indian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/garlic-naan-bread-air-fryer-recipe-recipe/