Name: Air Fryer Indian Fry Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 tsp salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.75 cup warm water

This Indian Fry Bread is a take on the type of Fry bread that was made on the reservation by the Navajo nation. However, by making this bread in the air fryer you can make it a little healthier with much less oil. Then you can make them sweet by adding maple syrup, powder sugar or your favorite berries or make a savory taco.

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Indian Fry Bread

2 cups flour

1 tsp salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

¾ cup warm water

Instructions

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.

Using a bread hook, mix in the water. Knead on med slow for 5-10 minutes until the dough forms a ball and no longer sticks to the bowl.

Place dough ball in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let dough rest for 2 hours

Cut the dough and form in golf ball size balls.

Using your hands, compress the dough balls to form a small flat bread 1/4” thick.

Place in air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook on 330 for 7 minutes, flip and cook for 3 more minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Rest Dough for Optimal Texture 🧘
Let your dough rest for 15-20 minutes after mixing to allow gluten development, resulting in a lighter, airier fry bread with better structure in the air fryer.
Preheat Air Fryer Properly 🌡️
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3-5 minutes before cooking to ensure even browning and optimal puffing of the bread throughout.
Don't Overcrowd the Basket 📦
Cook fry bread in a single layer with space between each piece to allow hot air circulation, preventing steaming and ensuring crispy, golden results.
Lightly Oil the Dough Surface 🫒
Brush a thin layer of oil on shaped dough pieces before air frying to enhance browning and crispiness while keeping the healthier low-oil advantage intact.
Flip Halfway Through Cooking ⏱️
Turn each piece at the 4-5 minute mark during the 8-10 minute cook time to ensure even golden-brown coloring on both sides for perfect texture.