Air fryer Ciabatta Bread Recipe
Have you ever thought of making Ciabatta bread with your air fryer? It may sound a bit different, but trust me, it’s an excellent way to bake at home. Imagine the classic Ciabatta – the Bread with a crispy outside and soft inside – now it’s easy to make with your air fryer. This cooking method is a game-changer if you enjoy testing new things in the kitchen.
Have you ever wondered where this Ciabatta bread comes from? Let’s go back to Italy in the 1980s when smart bakers wanted to make a different type of Bread, something light and extra soft. Thatโs how they created Ciabatta bread!
Presently, everyone loves Ciabatta. It is a global favorite! Whether making sandwiches or simply dipping them in olive oil, homemade Ciabatta brings some Italian vibes to your table.
Imagine seeing slices of air fryer Ciabatta on your chopping board, all golden and ready to enjoy. It’s fun, right? By the end of this article, I promise you will be very eager to give it a shot on your own. So, let’s prepare that air fryer and make delicious Bread that mixes old-school goodness with a modern twist. Ready to dive? Let’s do it!
KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Air fryer
- A bowl for the dough
- Kitchen towel
- Baking paper
- Spoon
AIR FRYER CIABATTA BREAD
Course: Air fryer Bread Recipes, Ciabatta Bread, BreadCuisine: Italian4
servings3
hours40
minutes3
hours40
minutesThis Ciabatta bread baked in the air fryer will be the best bread you have ever baked if you are a lover of homemade bread from scratch.
Ingredients
2 Cups of All Purpose Flour (250g)
1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
1 Cup Water 200ml ( Luke warm Temp)
1 and 1/2 teaspoons Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Salt
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare the dough:
a) In a bowl or container, add a cup of water and yeast and let it stand for a minute.
b) Add flour, Salt, olive oil, and plenty of water to the bowl.
c) Use a spatula or a wooden spoon to mix everything, forming a consistent dough ball in the bowl.
First rest:
a) Cover the bowl with a wrap and set aside for 1 hour.
b) Uncover after an hour, and you will notice that the
dough has increased in size.
Stretch and Folds:
a) Get a bowl of water; Wet your hands.
b) Perform the first of the four “stretch and fold”: stretch the dough as much as possible from one side and fold it towards the centre.
c) Cover the dough again and wait 30 minutes.
d) Repeat the process of stretching and folding three
times in total, waiting for 30 minutes between each.
Divide and rest:
a) After the third section, place the dough on the floor and divide it in half.
b) Place the divided dough on the air fryer on the
parchment paper, with an additional piece of scroll
paper between them.
c) Let it rest for another 30 minutes, covering the air
frying basket with a sticky wrap.
Air Frying:
a) Air fry at 400 ยฐ F or 200 ยฐ C for 25 minutes.
b) Turn or flip the bread and air fry at the same temperature for 15 additional minutes to brown the lower part.
Enjoy your freshly cooked air fryer with butter!
Recipe Video
Notes
Why love Air Fry Ciabatta?
- No kneading: There is no need to knead! Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon or a spatula until everything mixes well.
- Perfect Crust: Get the perfect crust by air frying at high temperatures with a tented foil on the top. It creates steam, cooking Bread perfectly.
- Four ingredients: You need only a few ingredients from your kitchen shelf: flour, yeast, salt, olive oil and water, and you are ready to go!
- Very economical: Air fryer Ciabatta bread recipe is extremely economical: With only a few handful of ingredients, you can make this crispy Bread at home. And if you want to encourage it, feel free to add some cheese, nuts or other favourites without stretching your budget. You will love my other Air fryer Bread Recipes. Check them out!!!!!!!
For a step-by-step visual guide, click the link below and watch the video:
