Here’s a simple and delicious Air Fryer Turkish Bread (Pide-style) recipe — soft inside, slightly crisp outside, perfect with dips, kebabs, or even on its own!
🍞 Air Fryer Turkish Bread (Pide-style Flatbread)
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp instant dry yeast
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1/2 tsp sugar
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3/4 tsp salt
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3/4 cup warm water (not hot)
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1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for brushing)
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Optional: 2 tbsp plain yogurt (for extra softness)
✨ For the Topping:
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1 egg yolk
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1 tbsp milk
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Sesame seeds and/or nigella seeds (traditional)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Dough:
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In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
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Add flour, salt, and olive oil (plus yogurt if using). Mix into a sticky dough.
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Knead for 6–8 minutes (by hand or with mixer) until smooth.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45–60 minutes.
2. Shape the Bread:
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Punch down the dough. Lightly flour a surface and roll or stretch into an oval or round about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) thick.
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Transfer to parchment paper that fits your air fryer basket.
3. Add Toppings:
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Mix egg yolk and milk. Brush over the dough.
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Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to press a criss-cross pattern (classic Turkish style).
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Sprinkle with sesame and nigella seeds.
4. Air Fry:
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Preheat air fryer to 350°F / 175°C for 3 minutes.
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Place bread (on parchment) into basket.
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Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
🌿 Serving Ideas:
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Serve warm with hummus, labneh, baba ganoush, or olive oil & za’atar.
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Use as a wrap for grilled meat or veggies.
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Slice into wedges and serve with meze.
💡 Tips:
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For mini pides, divide dough into smaller rounds and air fry in batches.
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Dough can be prepped ahead and chilled — just bring to room temp before shaping.
Would you like a stuffed version (with cheese, spinach, or meat)?