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Making pizza in the air fryer with naan bread turns a typical dinner into a super fast, no-fail meal that tastes like it came from your favorite pizza joint. Your air fryer makes the naan perfectly crunchy on the outside while your cheese gets all bubbly and golden. It's way faster than waiting for delivery. Once you try this clever pizza hack, your weeknight meals will never be the same.
I stumbled on this trick during a crazy busy week, and now it's what I make whenever I'm craving homemade pizza but don't have time to wait for my oven. There's something almost magical about how the air fryer gets the naan bread super crispy outside while keeping it nice and soft inside.
Picking Your Pizza Components
- Naan bread: Works as an amazing pizza base that gets crispy outside but stays chewy inside when air fried
- Pizza sauce: Pick one that's nice and thick so your bread doesn't get mushy while cooking
- Fresh mozzarella: Can be torn up or shredded - either way gives you great melty coverage
- Extra virgin olive oil: Helps your crust turn golden brown and adds some really nice flavor
Building Your Custom Pizza
- Getting the Base Ready:
- Take naan bread that's not cold from the fridge. Brush olive oil on both sides, going all the way to the edges. This stops the sauce from making your bread soggy. Spread a thin layer of sauce with a spoon, leaving a little space around the edge for a clean crust look.
- Adding Your Toppings:
- Spread cheese all over the sauce, making sure it's evenly covered. Don't go crazy with too many toppings or your pizza won't cook right. If you're using veggies, cut them all the same size so they cook evenly. Put delicate stuff like fresh basil in the middle so it doesn't burn.
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I've learned that the naan bread you pick makes a huge difference. My kids really love when I use garlic naan because it adds an extra kick of flavor to the finished pizza.
Tasty Side Dishes
Make your meal even better by serving your pizza with a simple arugula salad with lemon dressing, some buttery garlic bread, or a small bowl of warm marinara sauce for dipping those crusts.
Creative Variations
Try a Mediterranean twist by using hummus instead of tomato sauce, then add some feta cheese, olives and fresh herbs on top. For morning pizza, cover it with scrambled eggs, some crispy bacon bits and cheddar. Want a sweet treat? Spread Nutella across your naan and top with banana slices and a little honey drizzle.
Handling Extra Slices
If you have leftover pizza, put it in a container with a tight lid and use parchment paper between the slices. When you're ready to eat it, warm it up in the air fryer at 350°F for about 2-3 minutes to get it crispy again. Don't stack the pieces or all your toppings will stick together.
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After making this dozens of times in my kitchen, I can't believe how much this simple idea has changed my quick dinner game. It's so easy to make, you can customize it a million ways, and it turns out delicious every time. I'm pretty sure this air fryer naan pizza will become one of your regular go-to meals too.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can larger naan bread work instead of mini naan?
- Sure! Just make sure it’ll fit in your air fryer. You might need to tweak the time a little.
- → What’s the best air fryer temperature for these pizzas?
- Set it to 370°F for both prepping the crust and melting the toppings.
- → Could I make these pizzas ahead of time?
- It’s better fresh, but you can prepare the toppings earlier. Cook just before eating so the crust stays crispy.
- → Which cheese works well?
- Mozzarella’s a classic choice, but any blend that melts smoothly will be great.
- → How do I stop toppings from blowing around in the fryer?
- Press them into the cheese firmly, and don’t overstuff the pizza with lightweight bits.