Description

This easy Air Fryer Bread recipe yields a perfectly golden, fluffy loaf with a crispy crust, all made conveniently using an air fryer. With simple ingredients like yeast, flour, butter, and sugar, this homemade bread is quick to prepare and requires minimal hands-on time. Ideal for beginners and bread lovers alike, this method skips the oven and harnesses the air fryer’s power to bake a delicious loaf in under 2 hours.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing the pan)
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 cup warm water (approximately 110°F)

Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Lightly butter a 6-by-3-inch round pan to prevent sticking and set it aside for later use.
Mix Yeast Mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the melted butter, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, and 1 cup of warm water. Stir on low speed for about 30 seconds until ingredients are combined and the yeast begins to activate.
Add Flour Gradually: With the mixer on low speed, add 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour and mix until fully incorporated. Continue adding the flour in 1/2 cup increments, mixing thoroughly after each addition until all 2 2/3 cups are incorporated into the dough.
Knead the Dough: Once all the flour is added, increase the mixer speed to medium and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes. This develops gluten which gives the bread structure and chewiness.
First Rise: Transfer the kneaded dough to the prepared buttered pan. Cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a dry, warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
Air Fry the Bread: Place the pan with the risen dough into a 3.5-quart air fryer. Bake at 380°F (193°C) for about 20-25 minutes. The bread is done when the crust is a rich dark brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
Cooling: Remove the bread from the air fryer basket and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to preserve texture and flavor.

Notes

Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
Using a stand mixer with a dough hook greatly eases the kneading process, but kneading by hand for 10-12 minutes is an alternative.
The air fryer size may vary; adjust pan size accordingly to fit your specific model.
Checking the internal temperature with a kitchen thermometer ensures the bread is fully baked.
Allowing the bread to cool completely enhances slicing and maintains crumb texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: air fryer bread, homemade bread, easy bread recipe, air frying bread, no oven bread