Quick and Easy Homemade Bread Using Your Air Fryer

Quick and Easy Homemade Bread Using Your Air Fryer 🍞✨

Making homemade bread has never been easier, thanks to the air fryer! This method creates a golden, crispy crust with a soft, fluffy interior in less time than a traditional oven. Whether you're a beginner baker or a pro, this step-by-step guide will help you make fresh, warm bread right in your air fryer!

Why Make Bread in the Air Fryer?

✔ Faster Baking: The air fryer reduces cooking time while ensuring even heat distribution.
✔ No Oven Needed: Perfect for small kitchens or when you don’t want to heat up your kitchen.
✔ Easy & Versatile: Works for small loaves, dinner rolls, and even flavored bread!
✔ Energy Efficient: Uses less energy than a full-sized oven.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Air fryer
• Mixing bowl
• Small loaf pan (or air fryer-safe dish)
• Kitchen towel
• Measuring cups & spoons

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Bread Recipe

Ingredients

✅ 2 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
✅ 1 teaspoon salt
✅ 1 tablespoon sugar
✅ 2 teaspoons instant yeast
✅ 3/4 cup warm water (110°F or 45°C)
✅ 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for a softer texture)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until dissolved.
2. Sprinkle instant yeast over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until frothy. (This ensures the yeast is active!)

Step 2: Prepare the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil (if using).
3. Mix until a dough begins to form.
4. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 3: First Rise (Let the Dough Rise)

1. Lightly grease a bowl and place the dough inside.
2. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Step 4: Shape the Dough

1. Once risen, punch down the dough to release air.
2. Shape into a loaf or divide into smaller portions for rolls.
3. Place into a greased air fryer-safe baking dish or loaf pan.

Step 5: Second Rise (Final Proofing)

1. Cover and let the dough rise again for 30-40 minutes until puffed up.

Step 6: Preheat the Air Fryer

1. Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Bake the Bread

1. Place the loaf pan (or rolls) into the air fryer basket.
2. Bake at 320°F (160°C) for 20-25 minutes for a loaf or 12-15 minutes for rolls.
3. Check halfway through—if browning too fast, cover with foil.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

1. Remove from the air fryer and cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
2. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spreads!

Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Bread

✔ Monitor the Temperature: Air fryers vary—adjust temp as needed.
✔ Grease the Pan: Prevents sticking for easy removal.
✔ Check for Doneness: Tap the bottom—a hollow sound = done.
✔ Experiment with Add-Ins: Try herbs, cheese, or seeds for extra flavor!

Storage & Reheating Tips

• Room Temperature: Store in a sealed bag for 2-3 days.
• Freezing: Wrap in plastic wrap & freeze for up to 1 month.
• Reheating: Toast slices in the air fryer at 300°F for 2-3 minutes.

Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Based on 10 Slices)

• Calories: 140 kcal
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 1g
• Fat: 2g
• Sodium: 210mg

FAQs

1. Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes! Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

2. Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast?

Yes, but bloom it in warm water & sugar for 10 minutes before adding.

3. What if I don’t have a loaf pan?

Shape the dough into small rolls and place directly in the air fryer basket!

4. Can I make whole wheat bread in the air fryer?

Yes! Use 1 cup whole wheat flour + 1 cup all-purpose flour for better texture.

5. Can I add flavors to this bread?

Absolutely! Try adding:

• Garlic & Herbs 🌿
• Shredded Cheese 🧀
• Cinnamon & Raisins 🍂

Quick and Easy Homemade Air Fryer Bread

Golden, crispy crust & soft inside—make fresh homemade bread in your air fryer with this quick & easy recipe!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Equipment

• Air fryer
• mixing bowl
• Small loaf pan (or air fryer-safe dish)
• Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water 110°F
• 1 tbsp olive oil optional

Instructions

 

• Activate yeast: Mix warm water & sugar. Sprinkle yeast & let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
• Prepare dough: Mix flour, salt, yeast mixture & olive oil. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth.
• First rise: Cover & let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.
• Shape dough: Punch down & form a loaf or rolls. Place in greased pan.
• Second rise: Cover & let rise 30-40 minutes.
• Preheat air fryer: Set to 320°F (160°C).
• Bake: Loaf for 20-25 mins, rolls for 12-15 mins. Cover with foil if browning too fast.
• Cool & serve: Let cool 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

• Store for 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
• Customize flavors with herbs, cheese, or seeds!

Keyword Air Frying, Vegetarian