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A toasted air fryer English muffin split in half, topped with melting butter, sits on a plate next to a butter knife.

Homemade English Muffins in the Air Fryer (From Scratch)

Elien Lewis
Soft, yeast raised English muffins made from scratch and baked in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, New Zealand, English
Servings 10
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 120 g water
  • 120 g milk
  • 30 g unsalted butter melted
  • 7 g instant yeast
  • 20 g granulated sugar
  • 405 g all-purpose flour
  • 5 g salt
  • Semolina or cornmeal for dusting optional

Instructions
 

  • Add all the dough ingredients to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  • Mix or knead the dough for around 8 minutes until soft and smooth. Add to a clean bowl and cover with a lid or damp towel. Let it rise until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and pull it onto a lightly floured work surface.
  • Push the dough out with your finger tips until it's around 3/4 inch (2cm thick). Use a round cookie cutter (3-4 inches in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough. Alternatively, divide the dough into 10 equal portions. Gently roll each portion into a smooth ball. Press each ball into a flat, round disc about 3/4 inch thick.
  • Lightly dust each side of the disc or dough circle with cornmeal or semolina. Let them rise another 30 minutes until lightly puffed.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of an air fryer. Line the fryer with a sheet of parchment paper cut with holes and place around 4-5 English muffins on. The remaining English muffins can be placed in the refrigerator while the first lot cooks to stop them rising too much.
  • Cook the muffins at 320°F/160°C for 8 minutes. Remove the air fryer basket and discard any remaining water.
  • Flip the muffins and cook a further 5 minutes.
  • Let them cool on a wire rack and repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
  • Leftover English muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Air fryer models vary, so check early the first time you make these.
  • For the best texture, always split with a fork rather than slicing.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Air fryer, english muffins
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