Air Fryer Salt Dough Ornaments are an easy and fun project for the whole family. Bake a batch to decorate your Christmas tree, or create special gifts for Valentine's Day.
Food coloring powder or gel food coloring(optional)
Lustre powder(optional)
Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Add the flour and salt to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer. Stir or beat briefly to combine.
250 g (2 cups) flour, plain /all-purpose, 250 g (1 cup) table salt
Add a bit of warm water, a little at a time, and mix using a dough hook attachment. You want to add just enough water gradually so the dough reaches the right consistency.
125 ml (1/2 cup) water, warm
Knead until the dough forms a ball. If you’re using dry food coloring, this is where you add it to the mix. Knead to spread the color through the dough until it’s even. You can also add lustre powder for a touch of glitter and some ground cinnamon if you like!
Food coloring powder or gel food coloring
Flatten the dough with a rolling pin. You shouldn’t need a floured work surface for this, but you might want to roll it out between baking sheets or parchment paper to avoid it sticking.
Use your cookie cutter to cut out your preferred shapes. Gather any scraps to roll out again.
Use a straw to cut a small hole in each ornament. This is where you will thread a piece of string or pretty ribbon so you can hang it on your tree.
Bake in the air fryer for 45- 60 minutes, or until completely dry, on 95°C (200°F). You may need to bake in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. You can also use racks, stacked, to bake a few batches at once.
Paint the salt dough using acrylic paint (this is optional) and dry. Apply a layer of Mod Podge and leave to dry. Thread a ribbon to hang the ornaments and keep in an airtight container.