In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar. Mix slightly and let it sit until the yeast activates.
Once the yeast is activated, it will foam (in about 4-5 minutes), add the oil and the egg. Mix to combine.
Add the flour and the salt.
Mix until the flour is incorporated.NOTE: For this recipe, I used a Danish dough whisk to show that this recipe is accessible to everyone. You can make it with a Danish dough whisk or wooden spatula (I wouldn’t recommend using a regular whisk as the dough gets trapped in the middle), or you can use a stand-up mixer.
When mixing with a whisk or spatula you can mix until the flour is all incorporated or you can use your hands to finish incorporating the flour into the dough. I would recommend using the whisk until almost all the flour is incorporated and finished with your hands.
Once you have a nice dough ball, place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled.
Put the dough on a working surface and cut it into 7-8 pieces (If you have a scale they are approximately 3 oz. each).
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper.
Place your rolls on the parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk an egg and 1 tablespoon of water.
Using a pastry brush, gently brush the eggwash on the rolls.
Air Fry on a manual setting at 320 degrees F. for 10-11 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 190 degrees F.
Take the rolls out of the air fryer and place them on a cooling rack.NOTE: 5-10 minutes.
Enjoy your warm and fresh dinner rolls!
Keyword air fryer, Dinner Rolls, easy dough, from scratch, quick, simple ingredients