Air Fryer Tea Loaf
Air Fryer Tea Loaf — a classic old-school bake with a modern twist!
🍞 Air Fryer Tea Loaf
There’s something so comforting about a tea loaf, especially when it’s fresh, warm, and buttery.
This old-fashioned favorite — soaked in tea and packed with sweet sultanas — turns out beautifully moist in the air fryer. 💛
💛 Why You’ll Love It
✅ Uses simple pantry ingredients
✅ Perfectly baked in just 20 minutes
✅ Soft, fruity, and lightly sweet
✅ Delicious with butter or jam
🍵 Ingredients
- 1 mug of hot tea (no milk) ☕
- 1 mug of sultanas or raisins
- 1 mug of self-raising flour
- 1 egg 🥚
- (Optional) Handful of glacé cherries 🍒
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Soak the fruit
- Pour the hot tea over the sultanas and let soak for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra plumpness).
2️⃣ Mix the batter
- Stir in the egg and self-raising flour until just combined.
- Fold in cherries if using.
3️⃣ Air Fry
- Pour mixture into a greased, lined baking dish or loaf tin that fits your air fryer.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
4️⃣ Cool slightly & serve
- Slice, spread with butter, and enjoy while warm. 🤎
✨ Tips
💡 Use Earl Grey or strong black tea for a deeper flavor.
💡 Add a pinch of mixed spice or cinnamon for warmth.
💡 Store in an airtight container — it tastes even better the next day!
