You Can Bake Bread in Your Air Fryer—And This Sourdough Recipe Is Stacked with Gut-Health Benefits

Ingredients

1 cup sourdough starter (I used 1/2 cup traditional starter and 1/2 cup whole wheat starter)
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup 100 percent whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp olive oil

1. Combine ingredients in the order listed in a bread machine. Choose the dough-only setting (typically one hour and 28 minutes) to mix, knead and rise (be sure that the “heat” function is off—you do not want to bake in the machine!). If you’re not using a bread machine, use whatever method you prefer for the mixing and kneading process.

2. Once the dough function is complete, remove the paddles from the bread machine and allow the dough to rise/ferment for four hours.

3. After four hours, transfer the dough to a floured proofing basket to rise for three more hours.

4. Just before you’re ready to air fry, preheat the air fryer for three minutes at 390°F. Gently flip the dough over, out of the proofing basket, onto the grill insert in the air fryer (you want the bottom of the dough, with the proofing basket rings, on top.

5. Air fry for 20 minutes at 390°F, gently shaking at 10 minutes. Before removing it from the air fryer, check the internal temperature with a kitchen thermometer to ensure the bread is between 190°F to 200°F.

6. Transfer the boule to a baking rack. Allow the loaf to cool for two to three hours before slicing. Pro tip: To keep bread fresh for as long as possible, store it in a paper, plastic, or reusable bread bag at room temperature.

Note: Fields recommends adding water depending on the hydration of your starter. You may need to add water until the dough should feel sticky and slightly stretchy once mixed together.