Crispy Air Fryer Flatbread Recipe in Minutes

You can make anything in your Air Fryer just like this delicious chewy Air Fryer Flatbread!

These flour tortillas cook beautifully in an air fryer. Made from a simple, quick dough you can season any way you like, they’re perfect alongside a rich chili or a spicy curry. Ready to learn how to make air fryer flatbread? Let’s get started.

What You Need For This Recipe

How To Make Air Fryer Flatbread

1. In a large mixing bowl add the self-rising flour, yogurt, and olive oil.
2. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until the ingredients form a smooth dough.
3. Knead briefly into a ball, press it flat and divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Keep the remaining pieces covered while you work.
4. Lightly flour your board and rolling pin. Shape each wedge into a ball, flatten, then roll into a 3–4 inch round. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
   
5. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and use a grill basket if you have one.
6. Place a flatbread in the basket and cook for about 7–8 minutes, turning once halfway through.
7. Remove and keep warm in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
8. Repeat with the remaining flatbreads.

Note: Air fryers vary. Start with a shorter cooking time and adjust based on the size and thickness of your flatbreads.

Can You Make Flatbread In An Air Fryer?

Yes. An air fryer is a quick, convenient way to make flatbread when you don’t want to use a skillet or oven. Because the appliance circulates hot air, lightweight flatbreads can sometimes lift and move. Using a grill basket or placing a small trivet or weight over the flatbread helps keep it flat and prevents it from touching the heating element.

How To Prevent Flatbreads From Swirling In The Air Fryer

If your flatbreads puff and get caught in the air stream, simply place a trivet or a light rack on top of them to hold them down. This prevents them from flying up and touching the heating element while allowing even heat circulation.

More Flatbread Ingredient Options

The plain version is delicious with a pinch of salt, but you can easily customize the dough. Try adding:

• Basil
• Dried garlic or fresh minced garlic
• Thyme
• Oregano
• Dried onion
• Chili powder for a spicier kick

How To Store Air Fryer Flatbreads

Fresh is best, but you can store flatbreads several ways:

• Room temperature — Keep in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in a clean towel for a day or two.
• Refrigerator — Cool completely and store in a resealable bag for several days.
• Freezer — Freeze flatbreads for longer storage. Thaw quickly and they retain a fresh, chewy texture.

How To Reheat Air Fryer Flatbread

Warm flatbreads using any of these methods:

• Air fryer — Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Wrap flatbreads in foil and heat 5–7 minutes, or until warmed through.
• Oven — Preheat to 350°F (175°C), wrap in foil and warm 5–7 minutes in the center of the oven.
• Instant Pot — Place a cup of water and a trivet in the pot. Wrap the flatbreads in foil, set them on the trivet, steam on high for 1 minute, then quick-release.
• Microwave — Dampen two paper towels, sandwich the flatbread between them, and microwave briefly until warm.

Is Air Fryer Flatbread Vegan?

The basic recipe uses Greek yogurt and is therefore not vegan, but you can easily make it vegan by substituting a plant-based yogurt.

Serve Flatbreads With

These flatbreads pair wonderfully with curries and saucy mains. Try serving them with:

• Butter chicken
• Chicken curry
• Fish curry
• Lentil and mushroom curry
• Chickpea curry

More Air Fryer Recipes To Try

If you enjoy cooking with the air fryer, try other Mexican-inspired recipes such as:

• Air Fryer chicken burritos
• Cheese quesadillas in the air fryer
• Air Fryer nachos
• Air Fryer tortilla chips
• Cheese empanadas in the air fryer
• Air Fryer tuna empanadas
• Taco shells in the air fryer
• Air Fryer tostada shells

Air Fryer Flatbread

Yield:
8

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
1 hour

Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes

If you love flatbreads try Air Fryer Flatbread. You can get soft and chewy flatbreads from your Air Fryer. They are easy to make a delicious to serve with a curry or as a side dish.

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup Greek yogurt or natural yogurt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine flour, olive oil, and yogurt. Mix until a dough forms using a spoon or your hands.
2. Transfer to a floured surface and knead a couple of minutes until flexible.
3. Divide the dough into 8 portions. Shape each into a ball, flatten, and roll into 3–4 inch tortillas.
4. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for a few minutes. Use a grill basket if available.
6. Cook each flatbread 7–8 minutes, turning once halfway through.
7. Remove and wrap in a towel or use a tortilla warmer to keep them soft.
8. Repeat until all flatbreads are cooked.

Notes

Flatbreads can puff up in the air fryer; placing a trivet on top helps keep them flat. Recipe inspired by The Tortilla Channel.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 151Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 398mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 7g

Please note: Nutrition information is provided as a guideline and may not be exact.