Air Fryer Bread
This air fryer bread is incredibly quick and simple to make! With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can whip up a loaf of delicious homemade bread much faster than in the oven.
Suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
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There’s really nothing quite like freshly baked bread, am I right?! And this easy air fryer bread recipe is a bread lover’s dream come true. Yeap, we’re talking fresh homemade bread that is light and fluffy inside with a perfect golden brown crust.
Friends, I just looooove how quick and simple it is to make bread in the air fryer. With just a handful of pantry ingredients and a minimal amount of prep, you can whip up a loaf of freshly baked soft white bread. And it cooks so much faster than the oven too!
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Air Fryer Bread
I use this versatile air fryer bread for all sorts of delicious dishes. It’s perfect for making kid-approved air fryer French toast sticks and air fryer grilled cheese sandwiches. You can also use this dough to make a batch of dinner rolls, breadsticks, or garlic knots.
But I have to confess that my very favorite way to enjoy it is straight from the air fryer, still warm and slathered with butter and jam or honey.
Why Make This Recipe
- Quick & Easy – this air fryer recipe requires very little hands-on time and cooks in just 30 minutes.
- Affordable – all you need is 5 inexpensive pantry staples and water!
- Versatile – this is the perfect bread to serve as a side dish, transform into toast, or use to make your favorite sandwich.
Ingredients Notes
- Flour: all-purpose flour works best for this recipe.
- Instant Yeast: the leavening agent that helps the bread rise.
- Salt & Sugar: to provide balance and flavor.
- Warm Water: using warm (not hot or cold) helps activate the yeast.
- Olive Oil: choose extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Air Fryer Tools on Amazon.
How To Make Air Fryer Bread
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below
Step 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, salt, and granulated sugar. Mix well to evenly distribute, then form a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
Step 2. Pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 2 hours at room temperature or until the dough doubles in size.
Step 3. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and gently stretch the ends of the towards the center, folding it over itself. Repeat this process a few times, then shape into a circular loaf and make a cut in the center
Step 4. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and add the loaf. Let rest for an additional hour to allow it to rise again. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C and cook for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Bintu’s Tips
- Be sure to let the dough rise for at least 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
- This dough will be sticky, so you’ll want to shape it on a lightly floured surface.
- Feel free to customize by adding herbs, spices, or other flavorings to suit your taste.
- Don’t forget to line the air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Air fryer temperatures vary depending on the make and model, so you may need to adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Storing the bread in the refrigerator will help it last longer.
Prep and Storage
- Prep: You’ll need to allow 2 hours for the dough to rise initially, then an additional hour after forming the loaf and prior to cooking.
- Storage: Place in an airtight container or wrap tightly and keep at room temperature for 3-5 days or inside the fridge for 7-10 days.
- Freeze: Once it has cooled completely, you can freeze the whole loaf, or slice and place parchment paper between the slices for easier separation. Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Thaw: Let frozen bread thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
FAQs
Yes, you can use whole wheat flour instead or substitute part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. You’ll want to keep in mind that whole wheat flour may result in a denser texture.
Yes, you can refrigerate the dough overnight for a slow rise. I like to use this as a time-saving hack and to enhance the flavor of the bread. Note that you do need to allow time for the dough to come up to room temperature and rise again before cooking in the air fryer.
It is possible to use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast. However, you will need to activate the dry yeast with sugar in warm water before adding it to the dry ingredients. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proofing the yeast.
There are a few ways you can tell if bread is fully baked. Insert a toothpick in the center of the loaf, and if it comes out clean, the bread is cooked through. You can also use a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature. Most breads are done when they reach 190 degrees F / 88 degrees C.
And many people rely on tapping the bottom of the loaf. If it sounds hollow, the bread is probably done.
Similar Recipes
- Easy Air Fryer Jelly Donuts.
- Air Fryer Flatbread.
- Air Fryer Banana Bread.
- No Yeast Bread – Irish Soda Bread.
- Easy Yeast Rolls.
Serve With
- Perfect for sopping up all the goodness of this easy smothered chicken.
- Use this Instant Pot strawberry jam to make a classic PBJ.
- Top with roasted garlic in air fryer for a super flavorful appetizer or snack.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Recommended Tools
- An awesome air fryer is a must!
- Measuring cups and spoons to ensure you use the correct amounts.
- A large mixing bowl to make the dough.
- For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Air Fryer Tools on Amazon.
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Air Fryer Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups (360g) All-Purpose Flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 ½ cups (355ml) Warm Water
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, salt, and granulated sugar. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 2 hours at room temperature or until the dough doubles in size.
- Then transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently stretch the ends of the dough towards the center, folding it over itself. Repeat this process a few times, then shape into a circular loaf and make a cut in the center.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and then add the bread dough. Let it rest for an additional hour to allow it to rise again.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C and cook for approximately 30 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove bread from the air fryer and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Be sure to let the dough rise for at least 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
- This dough will be sticky, so you’ll want to shape it on a lightly floured surface.
- Feel free to customize by adding herbs, spices, or other flavorings to suit your taste.
- Don’t forget to line the air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Air fryer temperatures vary depending on the make and model, so you may need to adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Keeping the bread in the refrigerator will help it last longer.
- Storage – wrapped tightly or in an airtight container, the bread will last for 3-5 days at room temperature.
- There are 6 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
