I've worked out two easy to make perfect fried bread in the air fryer! A proper English breakfast isn't complete without a fried slice so don't miss these simple step by step instructions for How to Air Fry "Fried" Bread!
If your air fryer requires pre-heating, start this setting now.
Cut 2 slices Thick White Sliced Bread in half on the diagonal. If you are only making 1 slice, you can leave it whole if you prefer.
To Cook Separately
Measure roughly 3 tbsp Fat into a small bowl.
Microwave for 30 seconds or until fully melted. If you are using liquid fat, it is still a good idea to warm it slightly so it spreads more easily.
Use a pastry brush to brush the fat evenly over the bread triangles. Start by only brushing a little onto each slice and then you can go back and be more generous. You don't want to overly soak one triangle and not have enough for another.
Make sure you brush right to the edges and on both sides. And use up all the fat.
Place the slices onto the grill rack of the air fryer basket. Use tongs if the air fryer is preheated. You may have to do a little jigsaw to make them fit. If there is a little overlap it isn't the end of the world.
Cook for 4 minutes at 200c/390f then turn each slice over.
Cook for a further 2 minutes at 200c/390f.
Serve!
To Cook With Sausages or Bacon
When your sausages or bacon are around 4 minutes away from finishing being cooked, carefully remove them to a plate and remove the grill rack.
Take your bread slice or triangles and place them into the bottom of the basket. Allow them to soak up some of the fat then turn and soak the second side too. Use tongs as the fat will be hot.
Replace the grill rack over the top of the bread.
Replace the sausages and continue to cook for 4 minutes at 200c/390f.
Once the sausages are cooked, remove them and the grid and take out the bread.
Put the grid back in and lay the bread back on top this time.
Cook for a further 4 minutes at 200c/390f. It shouldn't need turning again during cooking but if you find you often need to turn food for even cooking, give it a turn after 2 minutes.
Serve!
Notes
This recipe is tested in a Cosori Lite (CAF-LI401S) with a 3.8 litre capacity. The square(ish) shaped basket is 21cm x 21cm and 24cm on the diagonal.
Not all models advise preheating is required. Please follow the recommended instructions for your model. Mine has a specific preheat setting which is 4 minutes at 205c.
For this recipe, I can comfortably cook 1 whole slice of bread or 2 slices of bread cut in half diagonally in the basket at one time.
As all air fryer models are a little different, you may find that you can fit more or less in at a time. Some models include stacking shelves which will increase capacity.
Required cooking times and temperatures can also vary between models and brands. If you know that your air fryer runs a little hotter than most recipes suggest, use a lower temperature. And vice versa. Equally if you find that food cooks more quickly in your machine than instructions usually state, reduce the cooking time (or check it earlier) and vice versa.