Air Fryer Dinner Rolls
Ready in about 101 minutes.
Updated 7 September 2026
Soft, pillowy dinner rolls with a golden, buttery top, baked in the air fryer without heating the big oven. Perfect for mopping up gravy at a roast or festive meal.
Ingredients
- 350 g strong white bread flour
- 7 g instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 200 ml warm milk
- 30 g butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp melted butter, for brushing
Method
- 1Mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar, then add the milk, butter and egg to form a dough.
- 2Knead for 8 minutes until smooth, then prove for 1 hour until doubled.
- 3Knock back and shape into 8 rolls, then prove for 20 minutes.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 160°C/320°F and line with perforated paper.
- 5Air fry for 10-12 minutes until risen and golden.
- 6Brush with melted butter while warm.
Tips for the best results
- A lower temperature prevents the tops burning before the centres set.
- Cook in batches so the rolls have room to rise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer dinner rolls?+
Cook at 160°C / 320°F for 10-12 min.