Looks delicious? It really is! The left one in the above picture is made in the air fryer, and the right one is in the oven. Really no difference, just that the air fryer took less time and did not need any preheating. If you need to cook for a larger family or a party, go for the oven. However, if you are making pizza for just 1 or 2, then one garlic naan will fit perfectly in the air fryer.
Easy Naan Pizza Recipe
I love making Pizza base from scratch and have been doing that for years, however there are times when my daughter wants a pizza…and I really don’t want to take the effort to make the base from scratch. For those times, Garlic Naan from Trader Joe’s (this one is my favorite) comes to the rescue. You can also use plain naan, whole wheat naan, or even pita bread for this recipe. I have also enjoyed pizza on lavash bread from Trader Joe’s or the Stonefire mini naan from Costco. I love Indian food (yes, obviously!), so I try incorporating Indian flavors into pizza. This one is super easy and does not need much pre-preparation or cooking in a pan. The list of ingredients might seem long, but really, it does not take much time. If you love paneer, check out my Tandoori Paneer Tikka and Paneer Tikka Masala recipe.
How to Make?
Start with slicing/cutting the toppings. I cut the paneer into small cubes, slice the onions and peppers and half the grape tomatoes. Now, prepare the paneer mixture. In a small bowl, mix the yogurt and spices. Then add the paneer cubes and mix so that all the cubes are coating in the spiced yogurt. This should not be runny, use thick yogurt. If you love paneer, check out this collection of 20+ Best Paneer Recipes. Chop some cilantro. Grate some mozzarella, and optionally add some feta or another cheese of your choice. You can use pizza sauce or just a tomato-based pasta sauce. I usually use the pasta sauce I have on hand, it is easier to not have to buy another special sauce. I used Garlic Naan, but plain naan would work, too. With all the garlic and cilantro on it, garlic naan is much more flavorful than plain naan. Let the garlic naan sit out for a few minutes while you prepare the toppings. Assemble the pizza by spreading the sauce. Spread some mozzarella, then the toppings – onion, red peppers, tomato, and paneer. Then spread another layer of mozzarella and sprinkle some feta if you like.
Air Fryer Method
Here is the one that went into the air fryer. Perfectly cooked in less than 10 minutes at 350F. This one below came out of the air fryer, and I sliced it. It was hard to wait until I took the pictures 😉
Oven Method
This one came out of the oven. The sides look a bit crisper here, as I broiled for 3 minutes at the end. So here we are – Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza made in the Air Fryer (top) and Oven (bottom). Both were equally crispy and tasty. Go for the method that works for you, and enjoy this deliciousness! Looking for more air fryer recipes? Check out this collection of 20+ vegetarian air fryer recipes.
