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The air fryer naan pizza turns everyday dinner into a fast, sure-fire hit that's as good as any pizza joint but made right at home. Your air fryer gets the bottom nice and crunchy while making the cheese bubbly and golden, way faster than waiting for delivery. Once you try this clever twist on homemade pizza, your busy weeknights will never be the same.
I stumbled on this trick during one hectic week, and now it's what I make whenever I want homemade pizza but can't be bothered to wait for my oven to heat up. There's something almost magical about how the air fryer makes the naan crispy outside while keeping it soft inside.
Smart Ingredient Picks
- Naan bread: Works as a fantastic pizza bottom, giving you that nice chew inside and crunch outside after air frying
- Pizza sauce: Go for something thick so your bread doesn't turn mushy while cooking
- Fresh mozzarella: You can shred it or tear it up small, either way it'll melt evenly across your pizza
- Extra virgin olive oil: Helps your crust turn golden brown and adds some nice flavor too
Building Your Dream Pizza
- Getting Your Base Ready:
- Start with naan that isn't cold from the fridge so it cooks evenly. Brush olive oil on both sides all the way to the edges. This stops sauce from making your bread soggy. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce with the back of your spoon, leaving a little space around the edges for a clean crust.
- Adding Your Toppings:
- Sprinkle cheese evenly across the whole sauce area. Don't pile on too many extra toppings or your pizza won't cook right. If you're using veggies, cut them all the same size so they cook at the same rate. Put things like fresh basil toward the middle so they don't burn.
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From my experiments, I've learned that good naan makes all the difference. My kids really love when I use garlic naan since it gives the whole pizza an extra kick of flavor.
Tasty Side Options
Make your meal even better with a simple arugula salad with lemon dressing, some buttery garlic bread, or a small bowl of warm marinara for dipping your crusts.
Creative Twists
Try a Mediterranean version using hummus instead of tomato sauce and top with feta, olives and fresh herbs. Make morning pizza with scrambled eggs, bacon bits and shredded cheddar. For something sweet, spread Nutella and add banana slices with a honey drizzle.
Storing What's Left
Keep any leftover slices in a sealed container with parchment paper between them. When you're ready to eat, pop them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes to get them crispy again. Don't stack them directly or the toppings will stick together.
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After many tries in my kitchen, I've really come to love how this simple idea has changed quick meals for me. It's easy, you can make it just how you like it, and it comes out tasty every time. I'm pretty sure this air fryer naan pizza will become a regular go-to dinner at your house too.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I swap mini naan for regular ones?
- Sure! Just check that the larger naan fits in your air fryer basket, and tweak the cooking time as needed.
- → What's the best air fryer temperature for this?
- Set it to 370°F to crisp the base and melt the toppings.
- → Is it okay to prep these pizzas ahead?
- To keep them at their best, cook them fresh, but you can prep toppings early to save time.
- → Which cheeses work best with these pizzas?
- Mozzarella's a safe bet, but any cheese blend that melts easily will work fine.
- → How can I stop toppings from flying in the fryer?
- Push the toppings into the cheese to keep them in place, and don’t overload your pizza with feather-light stuff.