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air fryer hot cross buns

Air Fryer Hot Cross Buns

4.72 from 7 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

Cooks, Easter is coming up and that means it's time to start thinking about recipes. This year, why not try something a little different and bake up some hot cross buns in your air fryer? They come out nice and fluffy, with a crispy outer crust. Plus, they're easy to make and only take about half an hour from start to finish. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

Ingredients 

Buns:

  • 1/2 cup raisins, or dried cranberries
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 3/4 tablespoons dry instant yeast, about 1 packet
  • 3/4 cup warm milk, divided
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon
  • 4 tablespoon butter, unsalted & room temperature
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature, and divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon orange or lemon juice

Instructions

  • Grease a small baking pan that will fit inside of your air fryer basket and set it aside.
  • Mix the powdered sugar, milk, and orange juice until the mixture becomes a thick icing. Pour into a ziploc bag for later.
  •  In a small bowl, soak raisins in the hot water for 10-15, then drain.
  • In a separate small bowl or glass measuring cup, mix together ¼ cup of the warm milk with the instant yeast and ½ teaspoon of sugar. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes, the yeast should become foamy and double in size.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, add the remaining milk and sugar, butter, and salt. Mix by hand or with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth.
  • Beat 2 of the eggs and add them to the butter mixture. Pour in the yeast mixture, followed by the cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.
  • Switch to a dough hook on your mixer and pour the flour into the egg mixture one cup at a time. Knead on low speed until all flour is incorporated and the dough becomes slightly sticky and smooth.
  • Use a paper towel to dry the plumped raisins or cranberries, and mix them into the dough. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover with a damn cloth. Allow to rise for 45-60 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • On a lightly floured surface, slice the dough in half. Split the halves, and then form 12 even balls from the dough. On a cutting board or pan, cover the 12 dough balls with the damp cloth and let rise again for 30-40 minutes.
  • Take 6 rolls and place inside of your greased baking pan. Set your air fryer to 315F and cook the rolls for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the remaining egg with a teaspoon of water. After the 5 minutes, remove the basket from the fryer and brush the tops of the buns with the wash. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 3-5 minutes, depending on your fryer and pan size. If the center of buns are still doughy, return to the fryer for an additional 2-4 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove from the fryer to cool. Once cooled take your icing bag and cut a small tip off the corner and pipe the crosses onto the tops of each bun.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg