Air Fryer Sourdough Blueberry Bread

This Sourdough Blueberry Bread is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. With a sweet blueberry flavor it's a great breakfast or snack.

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two mini loaves of sourdough blueberry bread on a cake stand.

Do you have a sourdough starter on hand? If so, you have to try this delicious air-fried sourdough blueberry bread studded with fresh blueberries in each bite. This is a family favorite recipe, a sweet bread that offers perfect blueberry flavor in each bite. You use your leftover sourdough starter in a new way. Slice and serve with butter or jam, or eat it plain.

You cook the bread in your air fryer basket instead of turning on the oven like you traditionally would. Reach for a small loaf pan that easily fits in your air fryer basket. Serve this bread for an afternoon snack, breakfast, or even dessert. This sourdough starter discard bread can be made all year round.

Are you looking for more sourdough starter discard recipes? I have a few on my site you might be interested in. Whip up this sourdough discard pancakes, discard banana muffins, or even try sourdough discard cinnamon rolls.

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Ingredients
Instructions
Variations
Equipment
Storage
Wendy’s Test Kitchen Tips
FAQs
Pairing
Air Fryer Sourdough Blueberry Bread

Ingredients

This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you will need to make this recipe. You can find the full list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

bowls of blueberries, oil, eggs, brown sugar, flour, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sourdough starter.

unbleached all purpose flour
salt
baking soda
baking powder
ground cinnamon
light brown sugar
canola oil
eggs
vanilla extract
blueberries
sourdough discard
decorating sugar

Instructions

This is a quick overview of the instructions for this recipe. The full steps are in the recipe card.

dry ingredients being mixed in a mixing bowl.

Add your dry ingredients to a small bowl. Mix to combine, and then set the flour mixture to the side.

wet ingredients being mixed in a stainless steel mixing bowl.

Then, add brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla to a large bowl. Use a hand or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, and whip on high until the sugar is dissolved in the batter.

dry ingredients being added to wet ingredients in a mixing bowl

Next, gradually add your dry ingredients to the batter.

sourdough starter being added to batter in a mixing bowl.

When the batter is smooth, use a paddle or dough hook to incorporate your sourdough discard. Mix until you no longer see streaks.

two mini loaf pans inside and air fryer basket with batter inside.

Fold in the blueberries. Mix to combine. Pour the batter into the mini loaf pans, and then top the loaves with more blueberries.

two mini loaf pans with baked sourdough blueberry bread in them.

Air fry as directed. The tops will become golden brown; once done, let them cool on the counter.

Hint: This is a great recipe for blueberry season, but if it isn’t you can use frozen blueberries. It will streak the flour mixture but taste the same. Follow the same cooking process and mix the berries in straight from the freezer.

Variations

Here are a few ways to change up this easy recipe and deliciously change the flavor of this bread.

Lemon Zest—Lemon and blueberry work so well together. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the batter and the zest of 1 lemon. This will give the dough a tasty lemon and blueberry flavor. If you make blueberry lemon sourdough bread, I think you will love the flavor of homemade sourdough bread.
Coconut Flakes—To add some texture, add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of coconut flakes to the mixture. This will give the bread a tropical flavor. The coconut works well with the fluffy bread and sweet blueberries in each bite.
Streusel Topping—Feel free to whip up streusel toppings to sprinkle on top of the loaf pans. This will add more sweetness to pair with the tangy sourdough flavor.

See this blueberry quick bread recipe for another way to enjoy blueberries!

Equipment

You will need a few essentials to make this sourdough discard bread recipe. Start with an air fryer, as that is going to be where you cook the bread. Then, reach for loaf pans that fit within the air basket.

Now, I used a stand mixer to work over the bread dough, but you do not have to do this; you can use a hand mixer or mix by hand. I also recommend placing the bread on a wire rack once it is done to cool evenly. If you don’t use a mixer, reach for a large mixing bowl and a medium bowl for the dry ingredients.

Storage

Allow the bread to fully cool, then wrap it with plastic wrap or place it in a plastic bag or airtight container. Store the bread on the counter at room temperature for 2-3 days. You can also store it in the fridge for 5-7 days to extend its life.

You can also freeze any of the bread you do not eat right away. Just wrap in plastic wrap and then place in a container or bag and freeze for 2-3 months. Then thaw in the fridge or on the counter.

Wendy’s Test Kitchen Tips

Make sure you are starting with an active sourdough starter, or it will not have the correct texture.
Make sure that when you are mixing in the sourdough starter you do not see any streaks in the flour mixture. It needs to be fully incorporated.
Use a pan prepared with cooking spray or parchment paper. This is a sticky dough, and it can stick to the pan if it is not prepped.
You can coat the bottom of your loaf pans with cooking spray, then dust with flour to help prevent a soggy bottom to the bread.

FAQs

What is sourdough discard?

The sourdough discard is a portion of the starter mixture that is removed and essentially discarded when you are feeding your mixture. The discard can be used for making other items like this bread recipe.

How much sourdough discard dough in the recipe?

The amount needed depends on the recipe you are working with. Typically a good ratio is equal parts of discard, flour, and liquid. But as always, refer to the recipe for the exact measurements.

How do I incorporate sourdough discard into the bread dough?

After the flour is mixed in the dough, you will work in the sourdough discard. Mix until you see no streaks in the dough to ensure it is fully incorporated.

Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with the Air Fryer Sourdough Blueberry Bread recipe:

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