Air-Fryer Pakistani Chapli Kebab Naan Boxes

Grand Tour Recipe

Air-Fryer Pakistani Chapli Kebab Naan Boxes

Make Air-Fryer Pakistani Chapli Kebab Naan Boxes with measured UK ingredients, practical air-fryer timings and bold Grand Tour flavour.

Chapli kebabs are broad, rough-edged patties from Pakistan's north-west, loaded with coriander, cumin, chilli and tomato. Their name points to a slipper-like shape, but their proper calling is disappearing inside hot naan.

The air fryer crisps the thin edges while keeping the beef centre juicy. Mint yoghurt, red onion and chopped tomato turn four boxes into the sort of street-food dinner that needs very few manners.

Air-Fryer Pakistani Chapli Kebab Naan Boxes
Air-Fryer Pakistani Chapli Kebab Naan Boxes preparation stage

You’ll Need

For the Chapli Kebabs
600g beef mince, 15-20% fat
1 small red onion, very finely diced
1 tomato, deseeded and finely diced
2 tbsp chopped coriander
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp pomegranate molasses
½ tsp sea salt
1 egg
2 tbsp gram flour

For the Boxes
4 naan breads, warmed
150g mint yoghurt
½ red onion, finely sliced
1 tomato, chopped
Lemon wedges

Optional but Dangerous
Green chutney
Extra chillies
A cold Pakistani lager

Method

Mix all the kebab ingredients until evenly combined but do not overwork the beef.

Cover and chill for 20 minutes.

Divide into eight balls and flatten each into a wide, thin, rough-edged patty.

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.

Lightly spray both sides of the kebabs with oil.

Air fry in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning carefully halfway.

Cook until the edges are dark and the centres reach 75°C.

Warm the naan breads at 170°C for 2 minutes.

Line four boxes with naan and add the chapli kebabs, red onion and tomato.

Spoon over mint yoghurt and serve with lemon wedges.

Lad Tip: Deseed the tomato and keep the patties thin. Watery tomato and thick mince make the kebabs steam in the middle before those ragged edges get a chance to crisp.

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