Making bread in the air fryer is a breeze. This straightforward recipe yields a delicious loaf with a soft, airy interior and a beautifully golden, crispy crust.
WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE
I absolutely love this air fryer bread recipe because it’s so simple to make. With just a few ingredients, I can whip up a soft loaf of white bread in no time. Plus, baking bread in the air fryer is much quicker than using the oven!
There’s nothing like the smell of fresh-baked bread straight from the air fryer. This bread also makes the perfect snack for air fryer toast—just add a little butter, jam, or honey. Since it’s so quick, I end up making it more often than oven-baked bread.
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
- In a bowl, combine the yeast and warm water. Let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes until the yeast activates.
- Once the yeast is activated, add the flour, sugar, milk, butter, and salt. Gently fold the ingredients together until well combined, creating a slightly flaky dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it until smooth. Shape it into a ball.
- Place the dough ball into the air fryer basket, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest until it doubles in size, about 30 minutes.
- Brush the top of the loaf with the whisked egg wash. Air fry at 320°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Air frying times may vary, so add 1-2 extra minutes if needed to achieve a golden top.
- I use instant yeast for quicker rising and no proofing, but you can substitute with active yeast. Just note that active yeast will require an additional 15-30 minutes to rise.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before storing to prevent moisture buildup, which can cause mold or sogginess.
- For easy removal, line your springform pan with a circle of parchment paper. If using a basket, line it with air fryer parchment paper to prevent the dough from sinking through the holes.
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
- Sodium: 164mg
- Potassium: 95mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 146 IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 28mg
- Iron: 2mg
