This Air Fryer Garden Focaccia is a soft, golden bread topped with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil. Quick to make and full of flavor, it’s perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side for any meal.

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Bring the flavors of a classic Italian bakery into your kitchen with this Air Fryer Garden Focaccia.

Soft, golden bread is topped with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil, creating a fragrant and flavorful loaf in a fraction of the time.

Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or alongside soups and salads, this focaccia is easy to make and always impressive.

Air fryer garden focaccia with golden crust, fresh herbs, and cherry tomatoes

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

  • Quick and easy: Ready in a fraction of the time compared to oven baking.
  • Soft and golden: Perfectly fluffy interior with a golden, slightly crisp crust.
  • Fresh flavors: Topped with herbs, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil for a fragrant finish.
  • Versatile: Great as a snack, appetizer, or side for any meal.
  • Impressive but simple: Looks gourmet without complicated techniques or ingredients.

Ingredients Needed

Ingredients needed for Air Fryer Garden Focaccia on kitchen table.
  • Yeast: Activates dough to rise and create light, fluffy bread.
  • Granulated Sugar: Feeds the yeast and adds slight sweetness to dough.
  • All-Purpose Flour: Forms the structure and texture of the focaccia bread.
  • Salt: Enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the dough.
  • Grape Vegetables: Adds small, juicy bursts of natural sweetness to topping.
  • Sweet Bell Peppers: Colorful, tender pieces for flavor and visual appeal.
  • Chives: Mild, onion-like herb to add fresh, savory notes.
  • Parsley: Bright, fresh herb for flavor and garnish on bread.
  • Basil: Aromatic herb to enhance flavor and add fragrance.

How To Make Air Fryer Garden Focaccia

Mixing yeast, sugar, water, flour, and oil in a large bowl to form focaccia dough

Step One: In a large bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and water and let sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy. Stir in part of the flour, then add the oil and mix until combined. Gradually fold in the remaining flour, adding up to ¼ cup more if the dough feels too sticky, until a soft, smooth dough forms.

Focaccia dough pressed into a pan, rising under a towel, with finger dimples poked into the surface

Step Two: Spray your baking pan with cooking spray and place the dough inside, pressing it flat with your hands. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for about an hour until it doubles in size. Gently flatten the dough again, then use your fingers to poke dimples across the surface.

Air fryer focaccia topped with tomatoes, bell peppers, chives, and a decorative vegetable flower pattern

Step Three: Top the dough with tomatoes, bell peppers, and chives, arranging the remaining vegetables into a decorative flower pattern. Place in the air fryer at 320°F and cook for 8–12 minutes, or until the focaccia is fully baked and golden.

Air fryer garden focaccia with golden crust, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and colorful vegetables

Air Fryer Garden Focaccia Recipe Tips

  • Use room-temperature ingredients: Helps the dough rise evenly for a soft, fluffy texture.
  • Don’t skip dimpling: Pressing holes with your fingers allows air to circulate and prevents uneven rising.
  • Even toppings: Arrange tomatoes, peppers, and herbs evenly for balanced flavor in every bite.
  • Check air fryer capacity: Make sure the focaccia fits comfortably for even cooking.
  • Optional drizzle: A light drizzle of olive oil after baking enhances flavor and keeps it moist.

Storing Instructions

  • Room temperature: Store cooled focaccia in an airtight container or wrapped in foil for 2–3 days.
  • Refrigerator: Keeps up to 5 days; reheat in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes.
  • Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil; freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in air fryer at 320°F for 5–7 minutes until warm.
Air fryer garden focaccia with golden crust, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and colorful vegetable toppings

Air Fryer Garden Focaccia Recipe Faqs

Can I use other vegetables or toppings? Yes! Zucchini, olives, or roasted garlic work well and can be swapped based on preference.

Can I make the dough ahead of time? Absolutely. Prepare the dough and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before air frying.

How do I prevent the focaccia from sticking? Spray the air fryer basket or baking pan with cooking spray or lightly oil it before adding the dough.

Can I freeze the focaccia? Yes! Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the air fryer or oven until warm.

Can I use store-bought dough? Definitely. Store-bought pizza or focaccia dough can save time, just adjust cooking time as needed.

What’s the best way to reheat leftovers? Reheat in the air fryer at 320°F for 3–5 minutes to maintain crisp edges and a soft interior.

Air fryer garden focaccia with golden crust, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and colorful vegetable toppings

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Air Fryer Garden Focaccia

Air Fryer Garden Focaccia

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
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Description

This Air Fryer Garden Focaccia is golden, fluffy bread topped with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and colorful vegetables. Quick and easy, it’s perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side for any meal.
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Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water, 100-120 degrees F
  • 1 tablepoon active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 medium grape tomatoes, diced
  • 2 small sweet peppers, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chives, diced
  • 3 sprigs parsley, diced
  • 10-12 large basil leaves, diced

Instructions

  • Add the yeast, sugar, and water together in a large bowl, mix, and sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast starts to foam.
  • Add 1 ¾ cup of flour to the yeast mixture, mix well, then mix in 3 tablespoons of oil.
  • Mix until the batter is combined, then fold in the rest of the flour.
  • If your dough is very sticky, add more to ¼ cup more.
  • Spray your baking pan with cooking spray, add your dough into the pan and flatten with your hands.
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for about an hour. The dough will double in size, flatten again, and then use your fingers to poke holes in the dough.
  • Add the tomatoes, peppers, chives and make a flower with the rest of the vegetables
  • Set the temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, set the time for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the dough is fully cooked.

Equipment

Notes

Note: For best results, use a THIN baking pan. Depending on how big your air fryer is, you may get 2 to 3 loaves of bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 394mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 988IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 4mg

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