Easy Air Fryer Buns
Whip up a batch of irresistible air fryer buns that are golden, fluffy, and ready in no time! With just a handful of ingredients like warm yeast and a touch of honey, you'll master the art of baking without the oven. Perfect for sliders, sandwiches, or simply slathered with butter, these delightful treats will elevate any meal!
Prep
15
min
Cook
8
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- water (240 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- melted butter (28 g)
- eggs
- egg yolk
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- flour (500 g)
- sugar (15 ml)optionalomit for savory version
- yeast (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix water, yeast, and sugar. If making a savory version, do not add sugar.
- 2
Add eggs and melted butter to the mixture.
- 3
Pour in flour and knead the dough.
- 4
Let the dough rise for one hour.
- 5
Shape the dough into buns and place them on parchment paper.
- 6
Brush the buns with egg yolk.
- 7
Cook in the air fryer for 8 minutes at 160°C (320°F). You can also bake them in a traditional oven.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Activate your yeast in water heated to 105-110°F (40-43°C) because temperatures above 120°F kill the yeast cells, while temperatures below 95°F slow fermentation significantly.ingredient105-110°F
- ✓Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it passes the windowpane test (stretches thin without tearing), which indicates gluten strands have developed enough elasticity to trap CO2 gas from fermentation.technique8-10 minutes
- ✓Let the dough rise in a warm spot at 75-80°F until doubled in size, since yeast fermentation rate roughly doubles for every 18°F increase, but exceeding 85°F produces off-flavors from overly rapid gas production.timing75-80°F, 60 minutes
- ✓Space buns at least 1 inch apart in the air fryer basket rather than overcrowding, since air fryers cook via convection and restricted airflow around dough causes uneven browning and undercooked centers.equipment1 inch spacing
- ✓Brush with egg yolk only (not whole egg) diluted with 1 teaspoon water for a deeper golden color, since the higher fat and lecithin content in yolk promotes Maillard browning at the lower 320°F air fryer temperature.ingredient1 tsp water per yolk
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Prep
15
min
Cook
8
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Easy Air Fryer Buns
Whip up a batch of irresistible air fryer buns that are golden, fluffy, and ready in no time! With just a handful of ingredients like warm yeast and a touch of honey, you'll master the art of baking without the oven. Perfect for sliders, sandwiches, or simply slathered with butter, these delightful treats will elevate any meal!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- water (240 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- melted butter (28 g)
- eggs
- egg yolk
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- flour (500 g)
- sugar (15 ml)optionalomit for savory version
- yeast (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix water, yeast, and sugar. If making a savory version, do not add sugar.
- 2
Add eggs and melted butter to the mixture.
- 3
Pour in flour and knead the dough.
- 4
Let the dough rise for one hour.
- 5
Shape the dough into buns and place them on parchment paper.
- 6
Brush the buns with egg yolk.
- 7
Cook in the air fryer for 8 minutes at 160°C (320°F). You can also bake them in a traditional oven.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Activate your yeast in water heated to 105-110°F (40-43°C) because temperatures above 120°F kill the yeast cells, while temperatures below 95°F slow fermentation significantly.ingredient105-110°F
- ✓Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it passes the windowpane test (stretches thin without tearing), which indicates gluten strands have developed enough elasticity to trap CO2 gas from fermentation.technique8-10 minutes
- ✓Let the dough rise in a warm spot at 75-80°F until doubled in size, since yeast fermentation rate roughly doubles for every 18°F increase, but exceeding 85°F produces off-flavors from overly rapid gas production.timing75-80°F, 60 minutes
- ✓Space buns at least 1 inch apart in the air fryer basket rather than overcrowding, since air fryers cook via convection and restricted airflow around dough causes uneven browning and undercooked centers.equipment1 inch spacing
- ✓Brush with egg yolk only (not whole egg) diluted with 1 teaspoon water for a deeper golden color, since the higher fat and lecithin content in yolk promotes Maillard browning at the lower 320°F air fryer temperature.ingredient1 tsp water per yolk