Bread has never been easier with these air fryer recipes. Use our basic air fryer bread dough recipe, then mix it up with one of four flavour variations.
Basic air fryer bread dough
Combine 600g packet white bread mix and 2 teaspoons yeast in a large bowl. Add 1 1/3 cups (330ml) lukewarm water; mix to form a dough. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes (or 6 minutes in an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook) or until dough is smooth and elastic. Return dough to cleaned bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Stand in a warm place for 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size. Using your fist, punch down on dough to remove air. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes or until smooth. Continue recipe using one of the variations below.
Variation 1: Tomato pesto focaccia
PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES (+ STANDING) SERVES 6
Preheat air fryer to 200°C for 5 minutes. Roll 1 quantity Basic Bread Dough out into a 23cm round; place on a large piece of baking paper. Using fingertips, press dimples all over the dough. Trim baking paper so it is 2cm larger all around than the dough base. Taking care, use the paper as an aid to lower the focaccia into the air fryer basket. Reset the temperature to 170°C; cook for 15 minutes.
Combine 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto in a small bowl. Spread pesto mixture over focaccia, then sprinkle with 2 cloves sliced garlic and 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes; cook for 7 minutes or until focaccia is golden and cooked through. Top with basil leaves to serve.
Variation 2: Mixed seed buns
PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES (+ STANDING) SERVES 8
Combine ¼ cup pepita and sunflower seed mix, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 tablespoon linseeds and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Knead half the seed mixture into 1 quantity Basic Bread Dough. Divide dough into eight equal portions; roll each portion into a ball. Place on a baking-paper-lined tray; cover with a clean tea towel. Stand in a warm place for 20 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat air fryer to 200°C for 5 minutes. Taking care, line the air fryer basket with baking paper. Place the dough balls, 2cm apart, in the basket. Cut three shallow slits on the top of each dough ball. Lightly brush tops with 1 lightly beaten egg, then sprinkle with remaining seed mixture. Reset the temperature to 170°C; cook for 15 minutes or until buns are golden and cooked through.
Variation 3: Garlic & parmesan twist
PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES (+ STANDING) SERVES 6
Combine 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 25g melted butter, 3 cloves crushed garlic and 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives. Divide 1 quantity Basic Bread Dough into three portions; roll each portion into a 30cm rope shape. Place ropes, side by side, on a 25cm square piece of baking paper, pinching at one end to join. Brush with three-quarters of the butter mixture, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan. Plait ropes loosely, then pinch end tightly to join; cover with a clean tea towel. Stand in a warm place for 20 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat air fryer to 200°C for 5 minutes. Taking care, use the paper as an aid to lower the dough plait diagonally into the air fryer basket. Brush with half the remaining butter mixture. Reset the temperature to 170°C; cook for 18 minutes. Brush with remaining butter mixture, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan; cook for 5 minutes or until bread is golden and cooked through.
Variation 4: Cheesy bacon pull-apart
PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES (+ STANDING) SERVES 8
Divide 1 quantity Basic Bread Dough into eight equal portions; roll each portion into a ball. Arrange dough balls, 2cm apart, in a greased 23cm round cake pan; cover with plastic wrap. Stand in a warm place for 20 minutes or until doubled in size. Preheat air fryer to 200°C for 5 minutes. Taking care, place pan in the air fryer basket. Reset the temperature to 170°C; cook for 15 minutes.
Brush bread with 25g melted butter, then sprinkle with ¾ cup grated cheddar and 4 rashers finely chopped shortcut bacon; cook for 8 minutes or until bread is golden and cooked through.
