Spicy Chili Crisp Garlic Naan (Printable)

Crispy spiced naan chips with cooling cucumber yogurt dip for easy sharing.

# Components:

→ Naan Chips

01 - 2 large garlic naan breads
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons chili crisp
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Asian Cucumber Dip

06 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
07 - 1/2 English cucumber, finely diced (approximately 1/2 cup)
08 - 2 tablespoons scallions, finely sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
13 - 1 small garlic clove, grated
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
15 - Pinch of salt
16 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the garlic naan breads into triangle-shaped chips, approximately 8 pieces per bread.
03 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili crisp, garlic powder, and sea salt. Toss naan pieces until evenly coated.
04 - Arrange naan pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown. Cool before serving.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, scallions, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, grated garlic, white pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
06 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve alongside cooled naan chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between spicy, crunchy chips and cool, tangy dip hits all the right notes without requiring any special skills.
  • You can make both components in the time it takes to preheat your oven, making this perfect for unexpected guests.
  • The Asian cucumber dip tastes restaurant-quality but comes together with everyday ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • Do not skip the cooling step for the chips, because biting into a soft, warm naan defeats the entire purpose of this appetizer.
  • The dip actually tastes better after sitting in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, as the flavors settle and marry together into something more refined than the freshly mixed version.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 2 minutes before sprinkling them on, because the aroma and flavor intensity will make people think you've been cooking all afternoon.
  • Make the dip first so the flavors have time to settle, then prepare the chips right before serving so you're guaranteed maximum crispness when people actually eat them.
Return