Manakish is the Levantine breakfast flatbread — soft dough topped with a fragrant za'atar-and-olive-oil paste, baked until golden. The air fryer does it in under 10 minutes. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make manakish in an air fryer?
A: Top a flatbread dough with a za'atar-oil paste and air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 7–9 minutes, until golden.
Q: What's za'atar?
A: A Middle Eastern blend of dried thyme, sumac, sesame and salt.
The method
Roll a simple flatbread or pizza dough into rounds. Mix za'atar with plenty of olive oil into a loose paste and spread it generously over the dough, right to the edges. Air fry until the base is cooked through and the edges are golden. Eat warm — on its own, or with cheese, tomato and cucumber.
The recipe
Air Fryer Manakish
Ingredients
- Flatbread or pizza dough
- 3 tbsp za'atar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- (Optional cheese to top)
Method
- Roll the dough into rounds.
- Mix za'atar with oil; spread over.
- Air fry at 180°C for 7–9 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Tips
- Loose za'atar paste — be generous with the oil.
- Spread to the edges for full flavour.
- Eat warm, on its own or with cheese.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make manakish in an air fryer?
Top a flatbread dough with a paste of za'atar and olive oil and air fry at 180°C for 7–9 minutes until the base is cooked and the edges are golden.
What is za'atar?
A Middle Eastern spice blend of dried thyme (or oregano), sumac, toasted sesame seeds and salt — earthy, tangy and herby.
What do you serve with manakish?
Eat it warm on its own, or with labneh or cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and olives for a classic Levantine breakfast.