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This super simple pepperoni naan pizza recipe is fantastic piping hot out of the oven! It’s faster and cheaper than delivery, and there’s plenty of melty mozzarella.
Try my BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza or Truffle Mushroom Naan Pizza next.
Why you’ll love it
A little secret: as a recipe creator, sometimes all I want is the most basic dinner possible on non-cooking days. I make this easy naan pizza recipe on the regular, and you can count the number of ingredients on one hand! It’s simple, cheesy, and a low-effort meal.
Naan makes a fantastic pre-made pizza dough. It’s a soft flatbread with deliciously charred edges, so it’s awesome for homemade pizza. You can grab it at any grocery store. This naan bread pizza is totally customizable with your favorite toppings, and it’s kid friendly!
What you’ll need
- Naan – find this south Asian flatbread near the pita in the bakery aisle. It’s the perfect thickness and texture for homemade pizza.
- Pizza sauce – use your fave tomato-based pizza sauce. I like DeLallo and Rao’s.
- Cheese – we’re using shredded mozzarella
- Pepperoni – a classic pizza topping
Helpful tips
- I love to buy roasted garlic naan. It’s an easy way to up the flavor!
- Depending on your oven and how crispy you want the crust, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
How to make naan pizza
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven, and add the naan to a baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce on it evenly using a spoon. Top with the cheese and pepperoni.
Bake until hot and melty. You can broil for a bit if desired, but watch it carefully. Transfer to a plate, top with fresh tomato if using, and serve with your fave dipping sauce.
Tools for this recipe
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- A cute little 1/4 size baking sheet is perfect for an individual pizza, or you can fit up to 4 of them on a half size baking sheet. Here’s a baking sheet set with both sizes.
- I recommend these silicone oven mitts.
- Slice the fresh tomatoes with a quality chef’s knife.
Substitutions and variations
- The topping possibilities are virtually endless for naan pizzas! Throw on some sliced black olives or even some pineapple chunks if that’s your thing. Or swap the pepperoni for ham or more veggies.
- Add some crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Swap the cheese for another easy-melting variety if you wish.
What to serve with naan pizza
- I serve mine with fresh tomato slices, seasoning salt, and dip each slice into Litehouse jalapeño ranch dressing. Fun fact: it tastes exactly like the dip from the pizza place I worked at when I was a teenager, which was my first job ever.
- Or try my homemade Chipotle Ranch Dressing. Hidden Valley ranch is great too!
- You can’t go wrong with a big Caesar salad with my Easy Caesar Salad Dressing. Or make an Olive Garden style salad with my Italian Salad Dressing.
Leftovers and storage
- I recommend eating it right away, but you could refrigerate for a day or two and then reheat in your air fryer. Try 350F until warmed through, checking often.
- I wouldn’t freeze leftovers due to the dairy, and it may get soggy.
More easy pizza recipes
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Pepperoni Naan Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 naan
- 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or to taste
- 10 slices pepperoni or to taste
- For serving: sliced tomatoes, jalapeno ranch dressing for dipping optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and move the track to the top third of the oven.
- Add your naan to a baking sheet.
- Using a spoon, spread the pizza sauce evenly on the naan, then top evenly with the cheese and arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until desired doneness is reached. Broil for a minute or so to brown the cheese if desired.
- Transfer to a plate and slice (I use my chef's knife). If desired, serve with fresh tomato slices on top and dip in Litehouse jalapeno ranch dressing.
Notes
- You can cook 3 or 4 at once on a larger baking sheet.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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