Air Fryer Dinner Rolls

Air Fryer Rolls topped with sesame seeds

4.84 from 6 votes

Air Fryer Rolls – these delicious dinner rolls are light, fluffy, buttery and absolutely delicious. I guarantee that once you make these air fried milk buns you will be hooked!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Rising1 30

Total Time2 10

Course: Bread, Side Dish

Keyword: air fryer dinner rolls, Ir fryer breas rolls

Calories: 239kcal

Author: Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes

Equipment

Ingredients

for the starter

2 tbsp bread flour
½ cup (125ml) milk

For the rolls

2 ¾ cups (350g) bread flour , more if needed
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp skimmed milk powder (optional)
2 tsp rapid rise yeast
½ cup (125ml) milk
1 large egg , lightly beaten
¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter
1 tsp salt

Egg Wash

1 large egg
1 tbsp water

Toppings (optional)

3 tbsp sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

MAKE THE STARTER

Combine the flour and milk in a saucepan. Cook, stirring, over low heat until a paste forms and your whisk leaves trails on the surface of the roux.
2 tbsp bread flour, ½ cup (125ml) milk

PREPARE THE DOUGH

Add the milk to the starter and stir well to combine. Set aside until just barely warm (if it is too hot it can kill the yeast).
½ cup (125ml) milk
Place the bread flour, rapid rise yeast, sugar and milk powder into a mixing bowl (or your stand mixer). Stir to combine then add beaten egg and milk/starter.
2 ¾ cups (350g) bread flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp skimmed milk powder, 2 tsp rapid rise yeast, 1 large egg
Start mixing on medium-low speed using the dough hook attachment. Add the salt and butter once a dough has started forming.
¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, 1 tsp salt
Continue to mix for 5-7 minutes until the dough forms a ball around the dough hook and is no longer sticky. You should be able to gently stretch the dough between your fingers without it tearing.

FIRST RISE

Transfer the dough into a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise until doubled, 60-90 minutes, depending on how warm your kitchen is.
After the proving, tip the dough on a lightly floured worktop and gently press down to deflate it. Divide the dough into eight equal portions. Flatten each piece then fold the edges towards the middle.
Roll in the palm of your hand to form a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.

SECOND RISE

Add a greased liner to the air fryer basket and mist the basket sides with cooking spray. Place the rolls in the basket, spaced slightly apart.
Cover with a clean towel and set aside for 45-60 minutes or until doubled, puffy and touching each other.

BAKE IN AIR FRYER

Lightly beat the egg and water to make the egg wash. Brush the bread rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle with any toppings if using.
1 large egg , 3 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp water
Air fry for 25 - 28 minutes at 325°F (160°C). At this point the rolls should be baked through but their bottoms will be paler than if you baked them in the oven. You can flip them over and air fry for a couple more minutes to brown them if you like.

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Notes

Bake in the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush the bread rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle with any toppings if using. Bake for 25-30 minutes, tenting with foil in the rolls are browning too quickly.
How to store: Let the rolls cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Thanks to the Tangzhong method they stay soft longer than standard rolls. Warm in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes until soft to refresh.
Freezing baked rolls: Freeze fully cooled rolls in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature then refresh in the air fryer for a couple of minutes.

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