Absolute Best Ways to Reheat Naan Bread

Microwaving

Microwaving naan bread is one of the quickest ways to reheat it. Depending on your microwave strength, you will need to heat up the naan bread for 30 to 90 seconds.

If the naan bread is frozen, this short burst of heat keeps the moisture of the naan bread intact, keeping it moist and soft. Cooking for longer than this will only lessen the moisture content and cook the starch, which will cause the naan bread to be rubbery.

subheading: You will be able to tell if your naan bread is ready if it is warm to the touch and can be gently folded. If you are warming up more than one naan, follow the below timing guideline:

1 naan - 25 seconds

2 naans - 55 seconds

3 naans - 90 seconds

Skillet

Reheating naan in a skillet is a good option for naan that is not frozen. You will need to heat the skillet up to high heat before placing the naan in the skillet. If you don’t have a good skillet, you really need to try out this one that I use!

Place the naan bread top side down in the skillet and flip it after a few seconds.

The naan needs enough time on the skillet to char the bubbly spots without burning or drying out the naan too much. The bottom side of the naan can be cooked for slightly longer, as it tastes better with a slightly crispy texture, this should take around 30 seconds in a hot pan.

If you want, you can add some ghee to the top of the naan bread to give it a more buttery taste.

Oven

To heat non-frozen naan up in an oven, you will need to give it an extra bit of moisture to prevent it from drying out. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet (like my favorite ones you can get on Amazon).

Place the naan bread onto the baking sheet and sprinkle the top of the naan with water. Place the baking sheet and naan on the middle oven rack and leave to warm in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Brush with oil or butter for extra flavor. Serve the naan immediately to preserve the moisture and buttery taste.

Adding Flavor To Your Naan Bread

It is possible that your naan bread would have lost some of its flavors while it was frozen or sitting in the fridge, and having flavorless naan bread just isn’t worth it.

subheading: Luckily, you are able to add some extra flavor to your naan bread when warming it up in a skillet or in the oven. You can add almost any spice, ingredient or topping you want to your naan bread, but here are the most popular and best-suited flavor options to really take your naan bread to the next level:

Ghee

Garlic

Ginger

Mint

Red chili flakes

Cilantro

Mint

White sesame seeds

Black sesame seeds

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

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