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Using an air fryer to make naan pizza turns a typical meal into a super fast, no-fail dinner that tastes just like something from your favorite restaurant. The air fryer gets the naan nice and crunchy while making the cheese all melty and golden, and it's way faster than waiting for delivery. You'll want to add this clever pizza hack to your regular dinner lineup.
I stumbled on this trick during a hectic week, and now it's what I turn to whenever I'm craving homemade pizza but can't be bothered to wait for my oven to heat up. There's something truly special about how the air fryer makes the naan crispy outside while keeping it soft inside.
Smart Ingredient Picks
- Naan bread: Works wonderfully as your pizza foundation, giving you chewiness inside and crispiness outside after air frying
- Pizza sauce: Should be nice and thick so your bread doesn't get mushy during cooking
- Fresh mozzarella: Whether you shred it or tear it up, it'll melt evenly and cover everything nicely
- Extra virgin olive oil: Helps you get that beautiful brown crust and adds great flavor
Building Your Dream Pizza
- Getting the Base Ready:
- Start with naan that's not cold from the fridge so it cooks evenly. Brush olive oil on both sides, going all the way to the edges. This keeps the sauce from making your bread soggy. Spread a thin layer of sauce with a spoon, leaving a little space around the edges for a nice crust look.
- Adding Your Toppings:
- Sprinkle your cheese evenly over the sauce, making sure it covers everything. Don't go overboard with other toppings or your pizza won't cook properly. If you're using veggies, cut them the same size so they cook evenly. Put things like fresh basil toward the middle so they don't burn.
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I've learned that good naan bread makes all the difference. My kids really love when I use garlic naan, which brings an extra bit of tastiness to the finished pizza.
Tasty Side Pairings
Make your naan pizza meal even better with a fresh arugula salad with lemon dressing, some buttery garlic bread, or a small dish of warm marinara for dipping your crusts.
Different Meal Ideas
Switch things up by making a Greek-style version with hummus instead of pizza sauce and topped with feta, olives and fresh herbs. Try a morning pizza with scrambled eggs, bacon pieces and cheddar. For something sweet, spread on some Nutella, add banana slices and finish with a honey drizzle.
What To Do With Extras
Keep any leftover pizza in a sealed container with parchment paper between slices. When you want to eat it, pop it back in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes to make it crispy again. Don't stack the pieces on top of each other or the toppings will stick together.
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After trying this out loads of times in my kitchen, I can't get over how this simple idea has changed quick meals for me. It's so easy, can be made just how you like it, and turns out great every time. I'm pretty sure this air fryer naan pizza will become one of your go-to meals too.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use bigger naan instead of mini ones?
- Sure, just make sure standard naan fits well in your air fryer. You might need to tweak the timing a little.
- → What’s the best air fryer temperature for these?
- Set your air fryer to 370°F for crisping up the naan and melting the cheese evenly.
- → Is it okay to prep these ahead of time?
- Prepping toppings ahead is fine. But cook the pizzas fresh to keep them crispy and delicious.
- → What cheese options work best here?
- Mozzarella’s great, but any melty cheese blend will work perfectly.
- → How do I stop toppings from flying off in the fryer?
- Press them into the cheese snugly and skip using toppings that are too light.