Naan Breakfast Pizza (Oven or Air Fryer, 20 Minutes)

This naan breakfast pizza is store-bought naan topped with melted cheddar and crispy bacon, baked until the edges are golden, then finished with a fried egg and a runny yolk. It’s ready in about 20 minutes, and everyone can build their own.

Naan is one of the best shortcut pizza crusts you can buy. It’s thick enough to hold hearty toppings, it crisps quickly in a hot oven, and it bakes into individual pizzas, so you can make a whole sheet pan at once. Prefer the air fryer? I’ve included that method too, and it’s the same idea as my air fryer naan pizza.

Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Naan Pizza

Oven or air fryer. Directions for both are below.

Fast. About 20 minutes from fridge to plate, less if your bacon is already cooked.

Crisp, not soggy. A quick pre-bake keeps the naan crunchy under the cheese and egg.

Feeds a crowd. Bake several naan at once on a sheet pan.

Family-friendly. Set out the toppings and let everyone make their own.

Ingredients for Naan Breakfast Pizza

Exact amounts are in the printable recipe card below.

• Naan bread: Store-bought plain or garlic naan. I use Stonefire Original Naan. Mini naan works for kids.
• Eggs: One per pizza, fried sunny-side up or over easy. Use two if you’re extra hungry.
• Butter: For frying the eggs.
• Bacon: Cooked until crisp and crumbled. Leftover bacon is perfect here.
• Shredded cheddar cheese: Sharp cheddar has the most flavor. Mozzarella or a Mexican blend also work.
• Olive oil and garlic powder: Brushed on the naan for flavor and a crisp crust.
• Salt, pepper and chives: To season and garnish.

How to Make Naan Breakfast Pizza

Step 1: Preheat and cook the bacon. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cook the bacon until crisp, then crumble it. Skip the bacon step if you’re using leftovers.

Step 2: Season the naan. Place the naan on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush each one with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.

Step 3: Pre-bake the naan. Bake for 3 minutes. This firms up the center so it stays crisp under the toppings.

Step 4: Add the cheese and bacon. Divide the cheddar between the naan, then top with the crumbled bacon.

Step 5: Bake. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden and crisp.

Step 6: Fry the eggs. While the pizzas cook, melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack in the eggs, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny. Flip for 30 seconds if you like them over easy.

Step 7: Top and serve. Slide a fried egg onto the center of each pizza. Sprinkle with chopped chives and black pepper, slice into wedges and serve hot.

How to Make It in the Air Fryer

Brush the naan with olive oil and garlic powder. Air fry one naan at a time at 350°F for 2 minutes to pre-crisp. Add the cheese and bacon, then air fry for 3 to 5 minutes more, until the cheese melts and the edges are golden. Top with a fried egg and serve.

Tips to Keep Your Breakfast Pizza on Naan Crisp, Not Soggy

• Don’t skip the pre-bake. Three minutes on its own firms up the naan so it stays crunchy under the toppings. My air fryer pepperoni naan pizza uses the same pre-crisp trick.
• Bake on the middle rack, right on the sheet pan. No parchment needed; direct contact with the hot pan crisps the bottom.
• Fry the egg separately. A raw egg cracked onto naan can slide off the edge or overcook the yolk before the white sets. A skillet-fried egg gives you a set white and a runny yolk every time.
• Time it together. Start frying the eggs when the pizzas go back in the oven so everything finishes at once.
• Cheese goes on first. It melts into the naan and gives the egg a steady base.

Topping Ideas and Variations

• Sausage and pepper: Swap the bacon for crumbled breakfast sausage and diced bell pepper.
• Ham and Swiss: Diced ham and shredded Swiss cheese.
• Veggie: Sautéed spinach, mushrooms and onions with feta. For a green version, try my air fryer pesto & spinach naan pizza and add an egg.
• Southwest: Pepper jack, chorizo and a drizzle of salsa.
• Baked egg and prosciutto: Add prosciutto, cherry tomatoes and arugula, like my air fryer breakfast flatbread pizza.
• Different base: No naan? The same toppings work on my air fryer English muffin breakfast pizza, a crescent roll breakfast pizza or air fryer breakfast pizza waffles.

More Breakfast Ideas with Naan Bread

Naan is one of the most useful breads to keep in the freezer. Besides this breakfast pizza, try it as the base for a savory egg toast, or use the method from my air fryer egg toast on a piece of naan. For lunch, my air fryer naan buffalo chicken pizza is a family favorite. If you prefer a classic egg breakfast, air fryer eggs in a basket are just as quick.

Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating

• Make ahead: Cook the bacon and shred the cheese the night before. Fry the eggs fresh so the yolks stay runny.
• Store: Refrigerate leftover slices in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Air fry at 325°F for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through and crisp again. The microwave will make the naan chewy.

Naan Breakfast Pizza FAQ

What temperature do you bake naan pizza? Bake naan pizza at 425°F. Pre-bake the plain naan for 3 minutes, then add the toppings and bake 5 to 7 minutes more. In the air fryer, use 350°F.

Can I use frozen naan? Yes. Bake frozen naan at 425°F for 4 to 5 minutes to thaw and crisp it, then add the toppings.

Can I use pita instead of naan? Yes, but pita is thinner and crisps faster. Shorten the pre-bake to 2 minutes. For a quick air fryer version, my air fryer pita pizza has the timing.

Can I bake the egg right on the pizza? Yes. After the pre-bake, make a ring of cheese on the naan, crack the egg into the center and bake at 425°F for 8 to 12 minutes, until the white is set. The yolk will be firmer than a skillet-fried egg.

Can I make naan breakfast pizza for a crowd? Yes. Bake 4 to 6 naan at once on two sheet pans, and fry the eggs in batches while they bake.