Tillie Doyle
Air fryers are a great alternative to ovens for cooking dinner rolls. They cook food quickly and require very little time to preheat, so frozen rolls can be cooked in a flash. Air-fried rolls have crispy crusts and warm, fluffy interiors, and they can be served with butter or dunked into marinara. This cooking method is especially useful when oven space is limited, such as during Thanksgiving dinner.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Time | Under 10 minutes |
| Temperature | 350°F |
| Cookware | Air fryer basket or oven air fryer |
| Dough | Frozen or raw |
| Preheat | 2-5 minutes |
| Bake | 5-8 minutes |
| Rolls | 16 medium-sized rolls |
| Rise | Room temperature |
| Check | After 15 minutes |
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What You'll Learn
Using frozen dough
To cook frozen dough rolls in an air fryer, first, make sure you are using a type of frozen roll that has been completely cooked before being frozen. Some frozen dough rolls will need to be thawed and given time to rise, so be sure to check the instructions on the package. If you are using frozen raw dough rolls, allow them to rise before putting them into the air fryer.
Next, place your frozen rolls into the air fryer basket. Try to arrange them so that they don't touch the edge of the basket or each other. If you are cooking a large number of rolls, you may need to cook them in batches.
Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter. You can also experiment with different toppings, such as garlic butter or garlic salt or flaky salt.
Cook the rolls at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown. If they are still a little cold in the center, add another minute to the cooking time. Check the bottom of the rolls for doneness, as they may need a couple of minutes more or they may need to be turned upside down before adding additional cooking time.
Your frozen dough rolls are now ready to be served!
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Making herb rolls
Ingredients:
- Milk
- Active Dry Yeast
- Sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Fresh Herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley), or dried herbs
- Flour
Optional Ingredients:
- Instant potato flakes
- Honey
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk and yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes bubbly, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Add butter, sugar, eggs, salt, garlic powder, and any other desired seasonings or herbs (such as parsley, basil, and thyme). Mix until the eggs are beaten and the ingredients are well combined.
- Gradually add flour to the mixture, one cup at a time, and mix until a smooth and slightly sticky dough forms.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel.
- Set the bowl in a warm place to allow the dough to rise for about 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- Grease a 9"x13" pan and roll the dough into 12-14 smooth balls.
- Preheat your air fryer, if necessary. A preheat time of 2-5 minutes is usually sufficient.
- Place the rolls in the air fryer, ensuring they are in a single layer to promote even cooking and crisping.
- Cook the rolls at 350°F for 5-8 minutes. Check the rolls occasionally to ensure they don't overcook.
- Once the rolls are cooked, remove them from the air fryer, and brush them with melted herb butter. To make the herb butter, combine softened butter with garlic and your choice of herbs. Brush this mixture onto the rolls while they are still hot, allowing the butter to melt into the rolls and create a delicious, flavourful coating.
Your herb rolls are now ready to be served and enjoyed!
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Choosing the right recipe
When choosing a recipe for air fryer dinner rolls, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, consider the size of your air fryer and the number of rolls you want to make. Air fryers are not ideal for baking huge quantities of rolls, so opt for a smaller recipe that calls for two 8" or 9" round pans or a 9" x 13" pan. This will ensure that your rolls bake evenly and don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Secondly, think about the type of roll you want to make. Soft-sided dinner roll recipes that call for a cake pan instead of a baking sheet are generally a good choice for the air fryer. You can also make pull-apart bread or slider rolls, which are perfect for serving with meals or as a quick snack. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even try making sourdough or yeast rolls, but be sure to follow the rising recommendations for the best results.
Additionally, consider the ingredients used in the recipe. Air fryer dinner rolls typically require just a few simple ingredients like flour, sugar, milk, butter, salt, and yeast. However, you can also get creative and add herbs or spices to your rolls for extra flavour. For example, you can make herb dinner rolls by mixing Italian seasoning or your favourite herbs into melted butter and brushing it on top of the rolls before air frying.
Lastly, take into account the cooking time and temperature recommended in the recipe. Air fryer models can vary, so it's important to experiment and adjust the cooking time accordingly. Most store-bought frozen dinner rolls will cook in under 10 minutes at 350°F, but you may need to increase the time by a minute or two if your rolls are not fully cooked. Remember to let your rolls rise if instructed, and always check for doneness by slicing one open before declaring them finished.
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Timing and temperature
The timing and temperature for cooking dinner rolls in an air fryer depend on the type of roll and the model of the air fryer. Most store-bought frozen dinner rolls require a bake time of 10 minutes or less at 350°F. If you are using frozen raw dough rolls, you should let them rise before placing them in the air fryer. You can then cook them at 350°F for 5-8 minutes. If you are using frozen, pre-cooked rolls, you can cook them at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
If you are making the dough from scratch, you should first add yeast to a bowl of warm water and let it sit for 3-5 minutes. Once the yeast has activated, add in the flour, sugar, milk, butter, and salt. Gently fold the ingredients together until they form a smooth dough. Place the dough in a bowl with some oil, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll the pieces into balls and place them in the air fryer. The cooking time for these rolls will depend on the size of the rolls and the model of the air fryer, but it is typically around 5-10 minutes at 200°C.
It is important to note that air fryers cook food quickly and require very little time to preheat. Therefore, it is recommended to check on the rolls a few minutes early and add additional cooking time if needed. Different air fryer models can vary slightly, so you may need to experiment to find the best timing and temperature for your specific air fryer.
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Dough preparation
To prepare the dough for dinner rolls in the air fryer, start by adding yeast to a bowl of warm water. Allow the yeast to sit for around 3 to 5 minutes. Once the yeast has activated, add in the flour, sugar, milk, butter, and salt. Gently fold the ingredients together until they are well combined and slightly flaky.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until it is smooth, then shape it into a ball. Place the dough ball into a bowl with a tablespoon of olive or vegetable oil, and coat the dough with the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and place it in a warm spot. Let the dough rise until it is about doubled in size. This rising step is important for achieving light and fluffy dinner rolls.
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll them into balls. If you are making frozen raw dough rolls, you can freeze them at this stage and cook them in the air fryer later.
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Frequently asked questions
It takes under 10 minutes to cook dinner rolls in an air fryer.
The temperature depends on the type of roll. Frozen rolls are cooked at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, while par-baked rolls are cooked at 200°C for 5 minutes.
Combine yeast, warm water, flour, sugar, milk, butter, and salt. Knead the dough, let it rise, and divide it into 12 pieces. Cook at 350°F for 5-8 minutes.
Let the rolls rise if instructed. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes. Don't overcrowd the basket. Check for doneness by slicing a roll open. Brush with butter and sprinkle with salt.
Sister Schubert, Rhodes, and Pepperidge Farms are popular choices for frozen dinner rolls. For par-baked rolls, try Aldi or any supermarket brand.
