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The Best Homemade Air Fryer Naan Bread
Create restaurant-quality Air Fryer Naan Bread at home, achieving soft, fluffy, and golden perfection with this easy recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 402kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1.5 cups (180 gms) Maida/APF
- 1 tbsp (8 gms) Milk Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsp (8 gms or 1 sachet) Instant Yeast
- 2 tbsp Yogurt
- 1/4 cup + 2tbsp Warm Milk
- 1 tbsp Oil
Garlic Butter (optional)
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- 1 garlic clove chopped or grated
- 1 tbsp chopped Coriander (cilantro) leaves
Instructions
Step 1 - Preparing the Dough
- In your stand mixer's mixing bowl, combine salt, flour, yeast, milk powder. Mix using a dough hook at a slow speed for a minute. Combine yogurt, and milk.
- Use the dough hook attachment to knead for 6 minutes on medium high speed.
- Incorporate olive oil and knead for an extra 4 minutes until the dough is soft.
- If the dough is dry, add 2 tablespoons of milk and knead for another minute.
Step 2 - First Proofing
- Use an Instant Pot for easy proofing. Grease the pot, place the dough inside, select the yogurt setting, seal the vent, and set a 1-hour timer.
- Alternatively, proof on the countertop by oiling a bowl, covering the dough with a tea towel, and allowing it to rise for 2 hours.
Step 3: Preparing Garlic Butter
- Make garlic butter by mixing crushed garlic and coriander leaves into softened butter. Prepare this only if you want to make Garlic Naan
- For butter naan, use plain melted butter instead.
- For plain naan - no need for any pre-prep.
Step 4 - Shaping
- Divide the dough into 4 portions.
- Lightly oil the rolling pin and roll each piece into an oval shape to fit the air fryer basket.
- For plain naan, add nigella seeds and press gently. For butter naan, brush with melted butter (add coriander leaves if desired). For garlic naan, generously brush with prepared garlic butter.
Step 5 - Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 170°C for 5 minutes. Place each dough piece in the air fryer basket, baking for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- For iconic blisters, briefly expose the top to an open flame (optional).
- After cooking, brush with more butter for a soft, glossy finish. Enjoy your homemade naan!
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Notes
- Ensure the consistency of your dough is soft, smooth, and slightly sticky. If it's too dry, add a bit more warm milk. If you are using water to knead the dough then add warm water.
- Lightly grease or oil the dough before proofing. This prevents it from drying out and forming a crust on the surface.
- Customize your naan with toppings like nigella seeds, melted butter, or garlic butter for added flavor. Adjust the toppings according to your preference.
- For the characteristic blistering on top of the naan, you can briefly place the cooked side directly over an open flame. This step is optional but adds a traditional touch.
- Brushing the cooked naan with melted butter after removing it from the air fryer not only enhances the flavor but also gives it a glossy finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for later.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings, fresh herbs, and spices to create variations of naan bread to suit your taste.
- The recipe can be easily doubled.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1007mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 3mg
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