Fluffy Air Fryer Dinner Rolls | Quick & Easy Recipe!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while providing moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a dairy-free option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can improve texture.

active dry yeast

🥗Healthier: instant yeast

💰Cheaper: fresh yeast

Instant yeast can be more convenient and has a longer shelf life.

Add a little bit of flour, milk, and water to a saucepan and whisk until it thickens to a mashed potato consistency.

Scrape the thick mixture into a stand mixer.

Add sour cream, sugar, cubed butter, salt, bread flour, instant dried yeast, and egg to the mixer.

Mix on low speed until incorporated, then increase to medium speed and mix for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is not sticking to the sides of the bowl.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl, covering it with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.

Place the bowl in the air fryer basket and use the proof function to proof for 60 minutes.

After 60 minutes, shape the dough into a rough rectangle and cut it into 12 pieces.

Shape each piece into rolls by gathering corners together and pinching, then cupping the dough in a circular motion to smooth it out.

Grease the bottom and sides of the air fryer basket with butter and place the shaped rolls inside, arranging them 4x3.

Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and proof for an additional 45 minutes.

Brush the tops of the rolls with egg wash and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Bake the rolls in the air fryer at 320°F without preheating.

After baking, invert the rolls onto a crisper plate and let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Brush the rolls with melted butter before serving.

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