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    Home » Specialty Cooking Method » Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Bread

    Air Fryer Bread

    Published: Jan 22, 2023 by Linda Warren

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    Perfectly round with a crispy crust and light and fluffy middle, this air fryer bread couldn't be simpler. It requires just 5 basic ingredients and little prep time for baking up the most delicious bread for sandwiches and toast. It's the perfect addition to any meal; it even elevates a PB&J!

    Whole loaf of air fryer bread and sliced bread on wooden board.

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    Table of Contents

    • Homemade Bread
    • Can you bake bread in an air fryer?
    • Equipment Needed
    • Ingredients
    • Baking Bread in Air Fryer
    • Recipe Variations
    • How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Air Fryer Recipes

    Homemade Bread

    Baking homemade bread just got easier than ever before! You don't have to worry about getting your oven to the right temperature; the air fryer is always exact. Baking bread in the air fryer gives you the perfect texture every time, without fail!

    If you love making bread at home, I have some more popular recipes that accentuate any dinner. Bake some Garlic Rosemary Bread, Irish Soda Bread, and French Bread next.

    Overhead of whole load and sliced loaf.

    Can you bake bread in an air fryer?

    Yes! You absolutely can bake bread in an air fryer. An air fryer is basically a super convection oven. So pretty much anything you can bake in the oven can be baked in an air fryer. Bread is no exception.

    Holding slice of bread.

    Baking bread in air fryer comes out just as light and moist as that baked in an oven. It's just waiting for that slather of butter to put it over the top!

    Equipment Needed

    • Air Fryer - I love my Cosori Air Fryer
    • Wilton 6 X 2-inch cake pans - 2 fit perfectly in my air fryer

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for air fryer bread recipe..
    • All-purpose Flour - this recipe works better with all-purpose rather than bread flour
    • Sugar - aids the yeast in rising
    • Salt
    • Rapid-rise Yeast - make sure to use rapid rise for a quicker turnaround
    • Water
    • Olive oil
    • Butter - helps create a golden brown crust

    Baking Bread in Air Fryer

    Here is how to make and bake bread in an air fryer:

    Steps to make air fryer bread dough.
    1. In the mixing bowl of an electric mixer with bread dough attachment, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
    2. In a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl, combine oil and water. Heat to 125 degrees. Using an instant-read thermometer is the best and most accurate way to check the temperature.
    3. Add the warm liquid to the flour-yeast mixture.
    4. Stir the ingredients together.
    5. With the mixer on low speed, KitchenAid uses level 2, knead with the dough hook attachment for 3 minutes. Check after 2 minutes to see if the dough is still sticky and, if so, add a little more flour (1 tablespoon at a time) and continue kneading for another minute.
    6. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
    Finishing steps for air frying bread.
    1. Remove the dough from the bowl and cut in half.
    2. Place each half in one of the buttered pans. I used two 3x6-inch round pans but small loaf pans measuring 6x3x2-inch will also work.
    3. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours. The dough should have risen slightly above the rim of the pan.
    4. Lightly brush the top of both loaves of bread with melted butter.
    5. Place one pan inside the air fryer. Set the other loaf aside.
    6. Bake at 330 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Repeat the same procedure for the second loaf. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
    Two loaves of bread on wooden board by kitchen window.

    Recipe Variations

    One great thing about a basic white bread loaf recipe is it is easy to change it up and give it additional flavor. Here are some ideas:

    • Air Fryer Cheese Bread - Add ¼ cup of grated parmesan or asiago cheese to the dough.
    • Air Fryer Fruit Bread - Add ¼ cup of dried cranberries, raisins, or other chopped dried fruit to the dough.
    • Air Fryer Seed Bread - Add 2 tablespoons of chia, poppy, or sesame seeds to the dough and or sprinkle some on top.
    • Slice this bread and use it for air fryer garlic bread.

    How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat

    To Store: Let the bread cool completely. Do not wrap bread while it is warm. Wrap the bread with plastic wrap or place it in a plastic zip-top bag. Store it at room temperature for up to 4 days. Refrigerating bread does not extend its freshness.

    To Freeze Bread Dough: After kneading the dough, place it in a plastic freezer bag. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw bread dough in the refrigerator overnight. Air fry as directed in the recipe.

    To Freeze Air Fried Bread: Wrap the bread with plastic wrap then either wrap it again with aluminum foil or place the wrapped bread in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Freeze bread for up to 4 months. Thaw it on the counter at room temperature.

    To Reheat: Reheating air fryer bread can be done in the air fryer, oven, or microwave:

    • Air Fryer: Air fry at 350F for about 5 minutes.
    • Oven: Bake it at 350F for about 10 minutes.
    • Microwave: Wrap the bread in damp paper towels and microwave it on LOW power in 10-second increments until it is warmed.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I tell when bread is done?

    Tap the bottom of the loaf. If it sounds hollow it is done. You can also use an instant-read thermometer. Bread is done when the internal temperature is between 190°F and 200°F.

    Can I use bread flour?

    Yes, you can use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour for this air fryer bread recipe.

    Can I use whole wheat flour?

    Yes, you can substitute up to half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat.

    Why is my bread dense?

    There are two main reasons why homemade bread is dense. One is from kneading, either over-kneading or under-kneading. A small piece of dough should stretch out but not tear. The other is due to too much flour. Don't add too much flour when kneading.

    More Air Fryer Recipes

    Serve this delicious bread with these air fryer entrees and sides for a delicious meal:

    • Air Fryer Filet Mignon
    • Air Fryer Green Beans
    • Air Fryer Pork Chops
    • Air Fryer Rosemary Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Shrimp

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    Sliced loaf of bread with buttered slice in front.

    Air Fryer Bread

    Perfectly round with a crispy crust and light and fluffy middle, this air fryer bread couldn't be simpler. Perfect for dinner, sandwiches or toast.
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    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Rising Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 205kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Equipment

    • Cosori Air Fryer
    • Wilton 6 x 2-inch cake pans

    Ingredients

    • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour + 2-3 Tablespoons additional if needed to make dough smooth and not sticky
    • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoons rapid rise yeast
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon butter for brushing top prior to baking

    Instructions

    • Combine flour, sugar, salt and yeast in the bowl of an electric mixer with a kneading attachment. Set aside.
    • In a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl, heat water and oil to 125-130 degrees. (use a digital thermometer for best results)
    • Add the heated liquid to the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon.
    • Knead with an electric mixer at low speed for 3 minutes. If doing by hand, knead for at least 5 minutes. Add extra flour if necessary to make dough soft, pliable and with no stickiness.
    • Cover bowl and let rest for 10 minutes.
    • Remove from bowl and divide dough in half. Butter two small round or loaf pans that will fit into your air fryer. Place the dough halves in the two pans, cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours. The dough should come up to the top of the pan.
    • When the dough has risen sufficiently, melt the tablespoon of butter and brush over the top of both loaves.
    • Bake 1 loaf at a time at 330 degrees for 8-10 minutes. When the bread is done it will sound hollow when you knock on it.
    • Remove to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes then turn out into rack to cool the rest of the way. Repeat with second loaf if necessary.
    • Wait for it to cool completely before attempting to slice.

    Notes

    STORE/FREEZE
    To Store: Wrap the bread with plastic wrap or place it in a plastic bag. Store it at room temperature for up to 4 days. 
    To Freeze Bread Dough: After kneading the dough, place it in a plastic freezer bag.  Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw bread dough in the refrigerator overnight. Air fry as directed in the recipe.
    To Freeze Air Fried Bread: Wrap the bread with plastic wrap then either wrap it again with aluminum foil or place the wrapped bread in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Freeze bread for up to 4 months. Thaw it on the counter at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg

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