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Pillow-y soft, buttery goodness: that’s how I’d describe these Air Fryer Dinner Rolls. Don’t worry though, making them doesn’t get easier than this!
Fresh bread baking in your kitchen is one of life’s greatest joys, and these Air Fryer Dinner Rolls will fill your space with that delicious aroma.
That’s right. Air fryers aren’t just for frozen snacks or reheating pizza. From Sponge Cake to Baked Pasta to these Dinner Rolls, it’ll surprise you just how much you can do with your air fryer. These rolls are quick to make, requiring only 14 minutes of cooking time, and they’re even easy to make eggless (see below for the egg-free version). Serve them with butter (essential!), eggs, dips, or curry for a cozy meal.
Egg: Whole eggs used in the dough to help the bread rise and make it super soft and spongy. Alternatively, we also use one whisked egg as an egg wash
Yeast: Instant yeast mixed in with lukewarm milk and sugar to activate it. This helps the dough rise to the double it’s size and makes the bread super soft and spongy
Oil: Makes the bread really soft from the inside
Flour: All purpose flour or maida forms the base of the dough. I would not recommend using whole wheat flour as it won’t have the same flavor and texture
Salt: To season
Seeds: Kalonji and white sesame seeds used as a topping. Even though this is optional, it adds a lovely nutty flavor so I highly recommend it
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe without yeast?
Yeast is the key to achieving soft and fluffy dinner rolls. Without it, the rolls will turn out hard and tough.
What to serve with dinner rolls?
These rolls are perfect with vadas, bhaji or stew. I honestly just love eating them with some butter before a nice soup dinner toooo!
How long do these dinner rolls remain good for?
When refrigerated in an airtight container, these dinner rolls stay fresh for up to 1 week.
Can I freeze these air fryer dinner rolls?
You can freeze both unbaked and baked rolls for up to 2 weeks. Wrap them in foil or place them in a ziplock bag before freezing.
What is the difference between ladi pav and dinner rolls?
They’re one and the same! Mumbai folks call them ladi pav and they’re more commonly known as dinner rolls in America. I’ve got a traditional ladi pav recipe that comes together in the oven which you can check out too!
Richa’s Top Tips
The fluffiness of your dinner rolls is all in the kneading. So, make sure to knead your dough for at least 10-12 minutes. Your arms should definitely be tired by the end of it!
To check if the dough is kneaded well, press the dough & it should bounce back quickly. Alternatively, take a small piece of dough, stretch till it becomes a thin film without tearing. If it tears, knead it for a few more minutes and test again.
If you have a stand mixture, use that instead. That makes the kneading process so much easier.
Check the temperature of the milk. First, make sure the milk used to activate the yeast is lukewarm and not boiling hot. If the milk is too hot, it can kill the yeast and prevent the dough from rising properly.
You can also make these dinner rolls eggless. Simply swap the egg in the dough for melted butter for an eggless version.
Dinner rolls aren’t just for dinner. In fact, I often make these for breakfast to serve with eggs, aloo vada or misal. They also make a great accompaniment for soups and stews whenever we make them. It’s a really versatile recipe that you’ll find handy keeping in your back pocket.
Storage Tips
Fridge: Once the dinner rolls have cooled completely, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze: These dinner rolls are pretty freezer-friendly. Store them in ziplock bags or freezer safe containers to keep good for up to 2 months. Let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours before reheating.
Reheating: To serve, warm the rolls in the microwave for a few seconds or heat them in the oven until soft and warm again.
Serving Ideas
These soft, fluffy dinner rolls are incredibly versatile and can be served in so many ways:
Make mini sandwiches: Slice them in half and fill them with cheese, grilled chicken, paneer, eggs, or your favourite sandwich fillings.
With butter and spreads: Serve them warm with salted butter, garlic butter, cream cheese, jam, or honey.
For a breakfast spread: Toast leftover rolls and serve with eggs, avocado, or your favourite breakfast toppings.
Once you start making dinner rolls in the air fryer, you’ll never buy them from the store again. These are addictive! Enjoy them fresh and you’ll be making these again and again. Send me pics of your recreations over on my IG @my_foodstory!
If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out the other recipes in my Air Fryer Series for more inspo on what you can do with your air fryer!
Take lukewarm milk and 1 ½ tablespoons sugar in a large bowl. Add yeast and allow to stand for 3-4 minutes till it gets frothy.
Add the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons of sugar, egg, oil & salt and whisk till everything combines well. Add all purpose flour & knead it for at least 10-12 minutes. To check if the dough is kneaded well, press the dough & it should bounce back quickly. Or take a small piece of dough, stretch till it becomes a thin film without tearing. If it tears, it should be kneaded more.
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and rest it for 1 to 2 hours in a warm place till the dough rises and almost doubles in size. Punch the dough down and transfer it onto the kitchen platform and flatten it.
Brush the airfryer basket with butter.
Divide the flattened dough into 15 equal portions of 52 gms each.
Shape each portion into a smooth ball using the tuck method.(Watch my video for detailed steps)
Place them in the airfryer basket with some gap between each other. Allow it to proof for an hour till each ball rises and gets puffed up. See note 2.
Brush each roll with egg wash and sprinkle white sesame seeds & kalonji seeds.
Air fry at 150 C for 12 minutes.
Follow the above steps 7 to 9 for the rest of dough balls to make the dinner rolls.
Video
Notes
Kneading the dough very well is very important, so do not skip it.
Air fryer with 5 litres capacity holds 9 rolls at a time and the one with 7 litres capacity holds 12 rolls.
Topping with sesame seeds and kalonji seeds is optional but do not skip it as it gives a good flavour to the dinner rolls.
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