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.
You will love this bread recipe because it is so easy and you will be able to make a simple loaf of soft white bread in your air fryer. Making bread in the air fryer is so 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, air fryer grilled cheese sandwiches, or even just having a slice of bread with a small bit of jam and butter spread on top.
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.
What you need to make Air Fryer Bread
I made this loaf of bread in my Cosori air fryer basket. I lightly brushed a 7 inch springform pan with olive oil before placing the dough in pan.
I also made this bread without using loaf pans. If you would like the bread to have a more traditional shape, you can easily place the dough into bread pans.
Besides an air fryer, springform pan and mixing bowl, to make this recipe you will need:
- instant yeast
- warm water
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- salt
- milk
- unsalted butter
- egg, for egg wash
How to make Air Fryer Bread
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. You will see it bubble.
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.
Transfer the do 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.
Once the dough is in the shape of a ball, place it in a springform pan. 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.
Once the dough has doubled, lightly brush the bread loaf with an egg wash. Return the basket to the oven and air fry at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
FAQ's
How can I tell if the bread is cooked on the inside?
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.
How do I store the loaf of bread?
Keep the bread sealed or wrap, and it will taste fresh for 3-4 days. This bread can be frozen for 6-8 months.
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📖 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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Denise
Air fryers are different, still doughy on the bottom after 14 minutes. Top looked great! It had good flavor. Will try again.
Hi Denise. Yes, air fryers are different. If you still have a slightly doughy bottom, you could flip the loaf over and add a few extra minutes cook time. Thank you! Glad you liked it! There is nothing better than a kitchen smelling like freshly baked bread!
Marilyn
Is it necessary to use a springform pan or can you put the dough ball right into the air fryer basket?
I think it would be fine to put it in the air fryer basket, if you have air fryer parchment paper or a small baking sheet, otherwise the dough could sink through the holes in the basket.
Chris
The recipe says to put it in the air fryer basket?
Hi Chris. I put the dough in a spring form pan, or a cake pan first. Otherwise it will go through the holes in the basket.
Gerard
When placing the dough ball into the air fryer to rise, how warm should the air fryer be?
I don't place it in the air fryer to rise. I usually place it in the warmest spot in my kitchen, so it stays warm, but not too hot.
Fliss
So easy! I did find this quite sweet? Is adding the granulated sugar essential?
You can decrease the amount of sugar at your preference. 🙂
Silvana
Hi, I just made it and 2 cups of all Purpose gluten free flower was not enough, was super pasty and I had to add more, It’s because os gluten free?? Smells awesome and I put sun flower seeds on the top.
Thanks
Linda
Just to be sure, it is all purpose flour and not bread flour? It looks great!
Amy
Have you tried this recipe with GF flour?
I have not tried it with Gluten Free flour.
Jeanette L Thornton
What size Air Fryer is this recipe for?
Hi Jeanette. I use a Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer.
Rita
What can I substitute for milk ?
Water ?
Usually it's safe to substitute water for milk when making bread, but you may need to add a teaspoon or two of butter to help keep the bread moist. Sometimes using water instead of milk, the bread is dry.
Janie Ann Brydges
Can any kind of parchment paper be used as I don’t have air fryer parchment paper?
Yes! You can just cut a square of parchment paper that will fit in your basket, and then poke holes in it for circulation.
Patricia
My AirFryer has the racks, it's like a microwave oven with 2 levels to put the racks in. Would it work in this type of airfryer? I've baked tart shells, cupcakes etc. and they turned out fine. I used the Airfryer control but my Airfryer also is a toaster, bakes, convection oven, broils and Airfryer.....I use it a lot, pretty much something every day.
I might give this recipe a try....I do have a spring form pan, now not sure if I should use the top or bottom rack....
I find with the rack air fryers, sometimes it can cook them differently because the heating element is up top. I would try and put it in the center of the air fryer so it can get that heat to bake. Cooking time may be a tad longer too. Let me know if you try it!
Sanju
Can I use 100% whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour?
Hi Sanju. I wouldn't substitute whole wheat flour for white flour 1:1 because the bread would be very dense. You could try 1/2 wheat and 1/2 all purpose, or another type of flour.
Monique
This bread is delicious, however it doesn’t cook through, even after adding a few more minutes. I tried it 3 times. I even turned it around but it still didn’t cook through. Do u have any recommendations?
Hi Monique- sorry to hear this. I'm wondering how thick you made the bread? Although even if it was turning golden on the outside, I would think you cover the top in foil so it doesn't burn and then keep air frying until the center cooks. Hope that helps!
Carol Williams
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
denolava
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.
denolava
Oh, and i used plant based milk and coconut oil for the milk and butter.
Paula Glowish
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.