Indian Fry Bread is a traditional American Indian flat bread that are pillows of perfection. Making them in the air fryer makes them healthier and less greasy.
This Indian Fry bread is great for Indian Tacos or for a great side to your favorite chili. They are crispy and bubbly and so very delicious.
History of Indian fry bread. Find out more here.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry.
- Family Friendly: They are just so fun to eat.
- Adaptable: Can make these fry breads sweet or savory.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Can use in place of your regular bread anywhere.
What You Need to Make this Indian Fry Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 3/4 cups of warm water
Equipment
How to Make Indian Fry Bread – Step by Step
- Dry Ingredients: First, in a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
- Moist Ingredients: Second, using a bread hook, mix in the water and oil and next, knead on med slow for 5-10 minutes.
- Rest: Next, place dough ball in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let dough rest for 2 hours
- Ball: Then cut the dough and form in golf ball size balls.
- Flatten: Using your hands, compress the dough balls to form a small flat bread 1/4” thick.
- Fry: Finally, place in air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook on 330 for 7 minutes, flip and continue 3 more minutes.
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Common Questions About Air Fryer Indian Fry Bread
Always store in an airtight container.
Yes, that would be a great switch.
Indeed, make the recipe size that is right for your family.
Of course, make the fry bread ahead of time and use them for tacos or as a great side whenever you are ready.
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Expert Tips for Making Indian Fry Bread
- Add Sweet: Top with cinnamon, powdered sugar or Easy Cinnamon Honey Butter.
- Variation tip: Feel free to top with ice cream and make a sundae.
- Alternate cooking method tip: These can be fried in oil in a frying pan if you do not have an air fryer.
- Salad Base: Make your favorite salad on top and enjoy a little crispiness.
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Indian Fry Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup warm water
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.
Expert Tips
- Add Sweet: Top with cinnamon, powdered sugar or Easy Cinnamon Honey Butter.
- Variation tip: Feel free to top with icecream and make a sundae.
- Alternate cooking method tip: These can be fried in oil in a frying pan if you do not have an air fryer.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
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I also want to know how much oil – the recipe says to “add oil” but the ingredient list never calls for oil and again, recipe calls for “spraying with oil”. Any specific kind of oil and how much? I used to make Navajo fry bread and it always came out really good but it’s been a long time. Looking for a new recipe.
There is no oil in the bread. The bowl should be oiled and a little spray is used in the air fryer.
Followed instructions to the letter and looks nothing like Fry bread
It honestly depends on the size of the shrimp. Three minutes should be good, however the best way to judge is visually. Once it is a pinkish color and no longer translucent it is done!
These turned out pale, hard, and flat. Not puffy and crisp as they appear on the photos. They were tough and hard to chew! I followed the recipe exactly. I’m not sure what went wrong.
They did not turn out at all, dough was too dry….did not rise….will not make this again
IF it did not rise I would check the date on your baking powder.
After dry ingredients are combined, recipe says to add water and OIL. Ingredient list does not say how much oil to add.
Sorry, the oil is just for the bowl to keep the dough moist and keep it from sticking.
What a great recipe! I can’t wait to try making fry bread in my air fryer!