Making Air Fryer Bread is incredibly easy. This simple recipe makes a perfect loaf of bread that is light and fluffy on the inside, with a golden crust.
This bread can be used for so many fun recipes too. Depending on what I want to make, I just cut the slices thick enough and I can make avocado toast, garlic bread, or French toast.
WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE
I love this air fryer bread recipe because it is so easy. I can make a simple loaf of soft white bread in my air fryer. And, making bread in the air fryer is much faster than baking in the oven too.
There is nothing like having a fresh loaf of bread fresh out of the oven. My kids love when I use fresh bread to make air fryer eggs in a basket, or air fryer grilled cheese sandwiches.
This bread makes the perfect air fryer toast snack that is perfect with just a little butter and jam or honey. Because it's so fast, I tend to make it more than baking bread in the oven too.
For more easy bread recipes, try air fryer Irish soda bread, air fryer Yorkshire pudding, air fryer ranch breadsticks, or these easy air fryer garlic knots.
INGREDIENTS
Besides an air fryer, springform pan and mixing bowl, to make this recipe you will need:
- instant yeast- instant yeast or active yeast will work. Instant will help the dough rise a little bit faster.
- warm water-Not HOT water. If water is too hot it won't activate the yeast.
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- salt
- milk
- egg-whisked with a tablespoon of water for the egg wash to brush on top of the bread to help it turn golden brown.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BREAD
STEP 1
To make this recipe, I first let the yeast bloom. Add yeast like Fleischmann's, in a medium bowl that has warm water. Let the yeast sit for about 3 to 5 minutes to bloom. When it blooms, you will see it bubble.
STEP 2
Once the yeast has activated, add in the flour sugar milk softened butter and salt. Gently fold the ingredients together until they are well combined and slightly flaky.
STEP 3
Transfer the bread dough onto a well floured surface and knead the dough until it is smooth and then shape it into a ball. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or your hands to knead the dough.
STEP 4
Once the dough is in the shape of a ball, place it in a springform pan, lined with parchment paper or lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil.
STEP 5
Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and place it in a warm place until the dough rises to be about double in size.
STEP 6
When the dough has doubled, remove the plastic wrap or towel cover. Lightly brush the top of the bread loaf with an egg wash. Place the pan in the air fryer basket and air fry at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
STEP 7
Remove from pan and transfer to cooling rack. Once cooled, cover or store in airtight container.
TIPS
Allow the bread to cool completely before storing to prevent moisture in the bread. This can cause mold or sogginess.
Keep the bread in an airtight container to help preserve it's freshness.
Store the bread in the refrigerator to help it last longer. You can also wrap it and freeze it for later use.
Using a circle of parchment paper to line the springform pan makes for easy removal. If you aren't using a pan, be sure to line your basket with air fryer parchment paper.
If you don't use something to line the basket, the bread dough will sink through the holes in the basket without parchment paper.
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VARIATIONS
For whole grain bread, substitute the flour for whole wheat flour.
This dough is great for breadsticks, garlic bread, or these air fryer rolls. The base dough for this recipe is a delicious white bread so you can incorporate a few ingredients to change up the flavors. Add garlic and herbs or shredded cheese for unique twists.
STORING
Seal leftovers or wrap in a dry container. It will taste fresh for 3-4 days. If stored in the fridge, it will last a few days longer. This bread can be frozen for 6-8 months.
FAQ's
I tap on the bottom of the bread, and if it sounds like it's hollow, it should be done on the inside. The bottom of the bread should not feel doughy.
If you use a loaf pan, half the bread dough and make two loaves. Because the air fryer cooks differently than a traditional oven and if it's too thick, it won't be able to properly cook the bread.
MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES
I love making bread in the air fryer! It turns out so light and fluffy, and is much fast than baking in the oven!
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Bread
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast 1 packet
- ¼ cup warm water
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg whisked
Instructions
- Add yeast to a bowl with water that is warm. Let the yeast sit in the warm water for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Once the yeast has activated, add in the flour, sugar, milk, butter, and salt. Gently fold the ingredients together until they were well combined and it becomes slightly flaky.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead the dough until it is smooth, then shape it into a ball.
- Place the ball of dough into the air fryer basket, and then wrap with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rest until it doubles in size, about 30 minutes.
- Brush the top of the loaf with an egg wash. and air fry at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, until the top of the bread is golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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Susan Budzinski
This recipe sounds great. What is the size of your springform pan. I have one as small as 6 inches. Is that small enough or should I use a bigger one?
Hi Susan. I used an 8 inch springform pan. If that will fit in your air fryer, I would recommend using that size. This allows the dough to be spread out a bit more so if using a smaller pan, I don't know that it would cook properly. Let me know how it goes.
Jim opper
Great tasting. I tried one recipe with a 5 star rating and I actually liked the taste of this one much better. I baked it for 10 minutes, then flipped it over and baked it for additional 5 minutes.
Steve Ortmann
Thanks for the recipe! I love that the proportions are so easy; it's a great recipe for making in an RV or other small kitchen space. The dough forms up so well and is easy to work with. And, it tastes great!
Like others in the comments, I'm still working out the baking time. First try was in a silicon "pot" @320 for 10 minutes and 6 more minutes out and upside down; still a gooey strip in the center. Second try was a loaf shape on parchment paper @320 for 8 minutes and flipped over for another 6; no goo, but still kind of wet. Next try will be in a tinfoil loaf pan.
Thanks for letting me know! Bread can be tricky, even in a traditional oven, so you are a rock star for trying it in different cooking avenues. Let me know how the loaf pan goes. I just did the loaf shape on parchment paper, and I did flip mine over and that did the trick for perfect bread. If the top is cooked and the center isn't, you can cover the top with foil so it doesn't burn and then keep air frying it until the center is done. Hope that helps!
Claudia
Love all the choices! So quick and easy.