Air Fryer No-Knead Bread

Air Fryer No-Knead Bread is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 230 calories per serving.

Prep: 2 hrs 35 min | Cook: 45 min | Total: 3 hrs 35 min

Cost: $0.80 total, $0.20 per serving

Ingredients

  • 180 ml Warm Water (Warm (about 40°C) to activate yeast)
  • 5 g Active Dry Yeast (One 5‑g portion (about 1 ½ teaspoons) of active dry yeast)
  • 250 g All-Purpose Flour (Sifted before measuring)
  • 1 tbsp Salt (Fine table salt)
  • to taste Butter (For serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast

    Combine 180 ml warm water and 5 g active dry yeast in the mixing bowl. Stir until the yeast is completely dissolved.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Add Dry Ingredients

    Add 250 g sifted all‑purpose flour and 1 tbsp salt to the bowl. Blend with the spatula to aerate the flour.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Mix Dough

    Mix with the spatula until no dry flour remains. The dough will be shaggy and sticky.

    Time: PT2M

  4. First Rest

    Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

  5. Stretch and Fold

    With wet hands, gently stretch the dough upward and fold it back onto itself from all four sides. Repeat until the dough feels smoother and more elastic.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Bulk Fermentation

    Cover again and let the dough rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, until noticeably puffed.

    Time: PT75M

  7. Second Stretch‑Fold

    Dust a clean work surface with flour. Gently fold the dough once more with wet hands.

    Time: PT3M

  8. Shape the Loaf

    Transfer the dough to the floured surface, fold it a final time, then shape it into a smooth ball.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Final Proof

    Place the shaped ball on a piece of parchment paper, cover with a towel, and let it rest for another 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

  10. Preheat Air Fryer

    Preheat the air fryer at its maximum temperature (200 °C / 390 °F) for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 200°C

  11. Score the Bread

    Dust the top of the loaf with a little flour, then use a sharp knife or razor blade to make a shallow slash across the surface.

    Time: PT2M

  12. Air Fry

    Place the parchment‑lined loaf into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 200 °C (390 °F) for 25‑30 minutes. If the crust is not deep enough, flip the loaf halfway and air fry an additional 5‑10 minutes.

    Time: PT40M

    Temperature: 200°C

  13. Cool

    Remove the bread and let it cool completely on a rack before slicing.

    Time: PT30M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
230
Protein
2.5 g
Carbohydrates
48 g
Fat
0.5 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by omitting butter

Allergens: Wheat, Gluten, Dairy (if butter is used)

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Air Fryer No-Knead Bread

A simple, no‑knead bread made in an air fryer. The dough is mixed, rested, stretched and folded, then air‑fried to a golden crust. Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants fresh homemade bread without a traditional oven.

EasyAmericanServes 4

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Source Video
3h 7m
Prep
45m
Cook
28m
Cleanup
4h 20m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$0.80
Total cost
$0.20
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Scoring the bread before air frying
  • Flipping the loaf if needed for even browning
  • Ensuring the air fryer is fully preheated

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot air fryer with oven mitts; the basket and interior become very hot.
  • Steam released when opening the air fryer can cause burns.

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