Making bread in the air fryer is quick and easy. It comes out soft inside with a lightly crisp crust and takes much less time than baking in a traditional oven.
📝 Ingredients (Small Loaf)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp instant yeast
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1 tsp sugar
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup warm water
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1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
In a bowl combine:
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flour
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yeast
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sugar
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salt
Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
2️⃣ Knead
Knead the dough for 6–8 minutes until smooth.
3️⃣ First Rise
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.
4️⃣ Shape
Form the dough into a small round loaf that fits your air fryer basket.
5️⃣ Second Rise
Let the shaped dough rest 15–20 minutes.
6️⃣ Air Fry
Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
Cook bread 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
7️⃣ Cool
Let the bread cool 10 minutes before slicing.
⭐ Tips
✔ Line the basket with parchment paper.
✔ Brush the top with olive oil or butter for a softer crust.
✔ Add garlic powder, herbs, or cheese for flavor.
🍽️ Variations
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Garlic Herb Bread – add Italian seasoning
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Cheese Bread – mix in shredded cheddar
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Whole Wheat Bread – replace half the flour with whole wheat
🔢 Approximate Nutrition (per slice – 8 slices)
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Calories: ~110
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Carbs: ~20 g
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Protein: ~3 g
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Fat: ~2 g
⭐ Weight Watchers Points
About 3 WW points per slice