Prepping Your Ingredients

1. Gather Your Tools: Ensure your air fryer is clean and ready. You’ll also need a cutting board and knife if you’re using fresh vegetables.
2. Prepare Toppings: If using vegetables like bell peppers or onions, slice them thinly. If using mushrooms, slice them as well. Pre-cook any raw meats like sausage. Pat dry any overly moist ingredients (like fresh mozzarella or pineapple) to prevent a soggy pizza.
3. Preheat Air Fryer (Recommended): Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes. While not always strictly necessary for naan pizzas, preheating helps achieve an even crispier crust right from the start.

Assembling Your Naan Pizzas

1. Prepare the Naan Base: Lay your naan breads out on a clean surface. If desired, lightly brush the top (and even the bottom for extra crispiness) of each naan with a thin layer of olive oil. This is optional but adds a nice flavor and helps with crisping.
2. Sauce It Up: Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over each naan, leaving a small border (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch) for the crust. Be careful not to over-sauce, as this can make the naan soggy. About 2-3 tablespoons per large naan is usually sufficient.
3. Cheese, Please: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. If you’re using other cheeses like Parmesan or provolone, you can add them here too.
4. Add Your Toppings: Distribute your chosen toppings evenly over the cheese. Try not to overload the pizza, as this can prevent even cooking and make the naan less crispy. Lighter layers work best in the air fryer.
5. Season (Optional): If you’re using dried oregano, garlic powder, or red pepper flakes, sprinkle them lightly over the toppings.

Air Frying to Crispy Perfection

1. Place in Air Fryer Basket: Carefully place one or two naan pizzas into the air fryer basket, depending on the size of your air fryer. Ensure they are in a single layer and not overlapping. If they don’t fit, you’ll need to cook them in batches.
2. Air Fry: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 5-8 minutes. The exact time will vary depending on your air fryer model, the thickness of your naan, and how loaded your pizza is.

   • Start Checking Early: Begin checking for doneness around the 5-minute mark. You’re looking for the cheese to be fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, and the edges of the naan to be crispy and browned.
   • Topping Considerations: If you have delicate toppings that might burn (like fresh basil added before cooking, which isn’t recommended), you might want to add them in the last minute or two of cooking, or simply use them as a fresh garnish afterwards.

3. Remove and Repeat: Once cooked to your liking, carefully remove the naan pizza(s) from the air fryer basket using a spatula. If cooking in batches, repeat the assembly and air frying process with the remaining naan and toppings.
4. Rest Briefly & Serve: Let the pizzas rest for a minute or two before slicing and serving. This allows the cheese to set slightly, making it easier to cut. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.