Air Fryer Salt Dough Ornaments

Create beautiful and lasting memories with these easy Air Fryer Salt Dough Ornaments. Perfect for crafting with kids or adding a personal touch to your holiday decorations!

Air Fryer Salt Dough Ornaments are a fun and creative way to craft personalized holiday decorations or keepsakes. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these ornaments are easy to shape, bake, and decorate.

The air fryer speeds up the drying process, making this an efficient and family-friendly project. Perfect for kids’ crafts, gift tags, or unique tree ornaments, these durable creations can be customized with paint, glitter, or stamps. Whether for festive fun or sentimental keepsakes, salt dough ornaments are a delightful holiday activity!

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Quick Drying Time: The air fryer speeds up the drying process, saving you hours compared to traditional baking or air drying.
• Simple Ingredients: Made with just salt, flour, and water, this recipe uses items you likely already have at home.
• Family-Friendly Activity: A perfect craft for kids and adults alike, making holiday memories while creating personalized ornaments.
• Customizable Designs: Easily shape, paint, and decorate to match your style or holiday theme.
• Durable Keepsakes: These ornaments dry sturdy and last for years, making them great for tree decorations or heartfelt gifts.
• Budget-Friendly: A cost-effective way to create beautiful and meaningful holiday decor.

Ingredients Needed

• All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base of the salt dough, giving it the right texture for molding.
• Table Salt: Adds the necessary firmness and structure to the dough.
• Warm Water: Helps combine the ingredients smoothly, making the dough easier to work with.
• Cookie Cutter: To create festive shapes for your salt dough ornaments.
• Skewer or Straw: Essential for making holes for hanging your ornaments.
• Acrylic Paint: Adds vibrant color and personality to your salt dough creations.
• Paint Brushes: Necessary for applying the paint to your ornaments with precision.
• Glossy Modge Podge: Gives your finished ornaments a shiny, protective coating.
• Thin Ribbon: Perfect for hanging your ornaments on trees or as gifts.

How To Make Air Fryer Salt Dough Ornaments

Step One: Add the flour and salt in a large bow with your hands or a stand mixer’s body. With the dough hook, stir to combine. Slowly pour in the water while stirring; once a dough starts to form, turn the mixer on medium and knead for a few minutes until smooth dough ball forms.

Step Two: Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees F, divide the dough into four sections. Working with one area at a time, place it on a piece of parchment paper. Roll out the dough, so it’s 1/4th of an inch thick.

Step Three: Use a cookie cutter to cut out your ornaments. Peel off the excess dough from around the decorations and set it aside. You can use the leftover dough to make more ornaments. Using a skewer or straw, make a small hole in the ornament where you will want to hang it from.

Step Four: Place the parchment paper into the heated air fryer, or you can place the ornaments directly into the basket, not touching—Air Fry for 30 minutes or until completely dried out.

Step Five: Repeat with the remaining dough and ornaments. Place on a wire rack to cool completely. Paint your ornaments with acrylic paint. Let dry completely. Add a thin coat of glossy modge podge, let dry thoroughly, then seal the other side. Add a ribbon as a hanger.

Air Fryer Salt Dough Ornaments Recipe Tips

• Roll dough evenly: Make sure your dough is rolled to an even thickness, around 1/4 inch, to ensure that all ornaments cook uniformly and dry out completely.
• Use parchment paper: To prevent sticking, place your ornaments on parchment paper before air frying. This also helps when handling the ornaments after cooking.
• Check frequently: Since air fryers vary in heat distribution, check your ornaments halfway through the cooking time to avoid over-drying or burning.
• Use cookie cutters for fun shapes: Experiment with different cookie cutter shapes to create festive and unique ornaments that will stand out.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer: Arrange ornaments so they’re not touching, giving enough space for air circulation and even drying.
• Allow enough drying time: Make sure to let your ornaments cool completely before painting or decorating them for a flawless finish.
• Sealing for durability: After painting, apply a coat of Mod Podge to seal the ornaments. This will make them more durable and give them a nice shiny finish.
• Perfect hole for hanging: Use a skewer or straw to make a neat hole in the dough for easy hanging with ribbon or string.

Salt Dough Ornaments Air Fryer Recipe Faqs

Can I use regular flour for this recipe? Yes, all-purpose flour works best for salt dough ornaments, and it gives a smooth and sturdy finish.

How do I prevent the ornaments from sticking to the air fryer basket? Use parchment paper to line the basket or arrange the ornaments directly on the paper to prevent sticking. Alternatively, you can lightly grease the basket.

How do I know when the ornaments are done? The ornaments are done when they are completely dried out and hard to the touch. They should not feel soft or pliable.

Can I make the dough ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare the dough and store it in an airtight container for up to 2 days before using it.

Can I use the leftover dough to make more ornaments? Absolutely! Simply reroll the leftover dough and use cookie cutters to make additional ornaments.

What kind of paint should I use for decorating? Acrylic paint works best for decorating salt dough ornaments because it provides vibrant color and a smooth finish.

Can I bake the ornaments in a regular oven instead of the air fryer? Yes, you can bake them in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 30-40 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the ornaments.

How long should I let the ornaments cool before painting? Let the ornaments cool completely for about 10-15 minutes before painting to avoid smudging the design.

How do I hang the ornaments after painting? After applying paint and letting it dry, use a thin ribbon or twine to thread through the hole made with the skewer and tie a knot to hang.

Can I add glitter or other embellishments? Yes! Once the paint is dry, you can add glitter, stickers, or other embellishments to personalize your ornaments further.

Equipment Used

• Philips Kitchen Appliances Digital Twin TurboStar Airfryer XXL, with Fat Removal Technology, 3 Lbs, Black, HD9650/96
• Ann Clark Cookie Cutters Heart Cookie Cutter, 4″

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