How to Bake Basic Breads in Your Air Fryer

You can make most of these breads using gluten-free flours, but some of the properties that make these basic breads so delicious revolve around the gluten in the flours we’ve used. So, although we encourage you to try these out with whatever gluten-free flour you prefer, we recommend you start with smaller batches until you get the right combination of ingredients that work best for you.

We found variations among various brands of air fryers during the testing process. Some brands run hotter than others, so when baking it’s important to watch the bread closely. Consider checking for doneness sooner than the recipes in these recipes instruct, especially if you know your machine runs hotter.

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 14 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup brown sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2/3 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter

1 large egg

1 cup white whole-wheat flour

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine the bananas, brown sugar, vanilla extract, milk, butter, and egg; set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding in the flour mixture 1/3 cup at a time.
5. Mix in the chocolate chips and set aside.
6. Using silicone muffin liners, fill 6 muffin liners two-thirds full. Carefully place the muffin liners in the air fryer basket and bake for 20 minutes (or until the tops are browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean). Carefully remove the muffins from the basket and repeat with the remaining batter.
7. Serve warm.

Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for 3 months.

English Scones

Cook time: 8 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter

2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk, divided

Directions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in the butter until pea-size crumbles appear. Make a well in the center and pour in 2/3 cup of the milk. Quickly mix the batter until a ball forms. Knead the dough 3 times.
3. Place the dough onto a floured surface and, using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten the dough until it’s 3/4 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter or drinking glass, cut out 10 circles, reforming the dough and flattening as needed to use up the batter.
4. Brush the tops lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of milk.
5. Place the scones into the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked in the center.

Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.

Keep things cold! From the flour to the butter to the milk, the colder everything is, the better the scones will turn out.

Serve with fresh jam and whipped honey butter. Or go savory with cream cheese and chives.

Add in 1/2 cup fresh blueberries and lemon zest for berry scones. Or try a savory scone with cheddar cheese.

Mini Everything Bagels

Cook time: 6 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 egg, whisked

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1 teaspoon dehydrated onions

1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the dough and add in the Greek yogurt. Mix with a spoon until a dough forms.
2. Place the dough onto a heavily floured surface and knead for 3 minutes. You may use up to 1 cup of additional flour as you knead the dough, if necessary.
3. Cut the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a 6-inch, snakelike piece. Touch the ends of each piece together so it closes the circle and forms a bagel shape. Brush the tops of the bagels with the whisked egg.
4. In a small bowl, combine the sesame seeds, dehydrated onions, poppy seeds, garlic powder, and sea salt flakes. Sprinkle the seasoning on top of the bagels.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees. Using a bench scraper or flat-edged spatula, carefully place the bagels into the air fryer basket. Spray the bagel tops with cooking spray. Air-fry the bagels for 6 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the bread to cool at least 10 minutes before slicing for serving.

Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days.

Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do 2 or 3 batches.

Keep your hands and surface heavily floured while kneading the dough. The dough should not stick to your hands when it’s ready to roll out.

Craving something sweet? Knead in raisins and top with cinnamon and sugar instead. Also, if you want to up the fiber and nutrients content, you can use whole-wheat pastry flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Zucchini Walnut Bread

Cook time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup milk

1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1-1/3 cups)

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and milk. Stir in the zucchini.
4. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Then pour the batter into two 4-inch oven-safe loaf pans.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Store tightly wrapped on the counter for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for 3 months.

For a healthier bread with more fiber, use white whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Like a chocolaty taste? Mix in 1/3 cup chocolate chips!

Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Cook time: 6 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons butter, divided

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in 3 tablespoons of the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until coarse crumbs remain. Stir in the buttermilk until a dough forms.
3. Place the dough onto a floured surface and roll out into a square shape about 1/2 inch thick.
4. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Using a pastry brush or your fingers, spread the melted butter onto the dough.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture across the surface of the dough. Roll the dough up, forming a long log. Using a pastry cutter or sharp knife, cut 10 cinnamon rolls.
6. Carefully place the cinnamon rolls into the air fryer basket. Then bake at 360 degrees for 6 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk.
8. Plate the cinnamon rolls and drizzle the glaze over the surface before serving.

Store without glaze in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for 3 months.

Add in chopped pecans or walnuts for a little crunch.

Parmesan Garlic Naan

Cook time: 4 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese

1 cup plain 2% fat Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cheese. Mix the yogurt into the flour, using your hands to combine if necessary.
3. On a flat surface covered with flour, divide the dough into 6 equal balls and roll each out into a 4-inch-diameter circle.
4. Lightly brush both sides of each naan with olive oil and place one naan at a time into the basket. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes (or until the bread begins to rise and brown on the outside). Remove and repeat for the remaining breads.
5. Serve warm.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Reheat the naan in the air fryer for 2 minutes at 400 degrees.

Add in your favorite cheese or spices to create your own flavor. Mozzarella cheese, basil, and sundried tomatoes make a fun pizza naan flavor.