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This air fryer bread is made with pantry staples and comes together with very little effort. Once the dough is mixed and shaped, your air fryer takes care of the rest. You can make a soft loaf with a golden, tender crust that’s perfect for toast, sandwiches, or just warm with butter. It’s simple, fast, and it turns out soft, fluffy, and golden.
“This was so simple and easy to make. It tastes so good. Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe. I will never be without bread again.”
-Betty
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. 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.
For more easy bread recipes, try Air Fryer Irish Soda Bread, Air Fryer Yorkshire Pudding, Air Fryer Ranch Breadsticks, Easy Air Fryer Garlic Knots, or this Cloud Bread recipe.
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Ingredients You Will Need
Besides an air fryer, springform pan and mixing bowl, to make this recipe you will need:
- All purpose flour – Regular white flour gives this bread its soft, fluffy texture.
- Instant yeast – The key to helping the dough rise quickly.
- Granulated sugar – Just a little to feed the yeast and add a touch of flavor.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor.
- Milk – Adds softness and moisture.
- Unsalted butter – Helps with flavor and texture.
- Whisked egg – Used to brush on top for a shiny golden finish.
A full list of ingredients is included in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
- Whole wheat version: Swap half the all purpose flour for whole wheat.
- Cheesy bread: Mix in ½ cup of shredded cheddar or parmesan.
- Garlic herb: Add 1 tsp of dried Italian herbs and 1 clove of minced garlic to the dough.
How To Cook Bread in Air Fryer
- In a medium bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add in the flour, sugar, salt, milk, and softened butter. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface for 5 to 7 minutes, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook until the dough is smooth and stretchy.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes. Punch down the dough and shape it into a ball. Line a small springform pan or oven-safe dish with parchment paper and place the dough inside. Cover and let the dough rise again for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees F. Brush the top of the bread with a whisked egg, then bake the bread for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let the bread cool slightly before removing from the pan. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve this warm air fryer bread with a plate of cozy Marry Me Chicken or a bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Chili, for an ultimate comfort meal everyone will love.
Troubleshooting Tips
The middle is doughy but the top is browned: Tent the bread loosely with foil halfway through cooking to prevent over browning while the center finishes baking.
My dough didn’t rise: Make sure your yeast hasn’t expired and that your water is warm, but not hot. Water that’s too hot can kill the yeast, and cold water won’t activate it.
The dough is too sticky to handle: Add a tablespoon of flour at a time while kneading, just until the dough becomes workable.
The crust is too hard or too dark: Your air fryer may run hot. Try reducing the temperature to 300 degrees F and extending the time slightly.
Easy Air Fryer Bread FAQs
Yes, just give the dough a longer rise time, usually about 60 to 90 minutes for the first rise.
A small springform pan fits perfectly in most basket-style air fryers. You can also use any oven safe dish lined with parchment.
Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
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Air Fryer Bread
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast, 1 packet
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 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
- My dough didn’t rise: Make sure your yeast hasn’t expired and that your water is warm, but not hot. Water that’s too hot can kill the yeast, and cold water won’t activate it.
- The dough is too sticky to handle: Add a tablespoon of flour at a time while kneading, just until the dough becomes workable.
- The crust is too hard or too dark: Your air fryer may run hot. Try reducing the temperature to 300 degrees F and extending the time slightly.
- The middle is doughy but the top is browned: Tent the bread loosely with foil halfway through cooking to prevent over browning while the center finishes baking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Easy to make! Clear instructions – this was my first attempt at baking a bread and am so happy that I stumbled upon your page! Can’t wait to try your other air fryer recipes!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
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.
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.
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!
Love all the choices! So quick and easy.
This was so simple and easy to make. It tastes so good. Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe. I will never be without bread again.
You picture has rapid rise, but recipe card has active yeast, which one.
Thanks
Hi Paula. Sorry about that. I fixed it. I did use the rapid yeast to save time for the dough rising.
Oh, and i used plant based milk and coconut oil for the milk and butter.
made this today. yummmmm. i used a ceramic dish to bake in and since i always use a digital thermometer when baking my bread, i did so here. It took 30 minutes to cook to 190F and came out perfect. no idea if the ceramic caused it to cook longer.
Next up is see if i can can use my sour dough starter in place of the yeast, then, the big test, can this be used with gf flour.
i will post after those attempts.
thank you for the recipe.
I have the ninja 300. Just remove the crisp tray and put your bread straight into the drawer just squirt a little oil first to stop it sticking