Preheat the air fryer: Set it to 320°F (160°C) and let it preheat for about 2 minutes.
Prepare the bread: Spread a thin, even layer of room-temperature butter on one or both sides of each piece of bread, depending on personal preferences. If you're not using butter, you can make plain toast or lightly spray the basket with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Place the bread pieces in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. Ensure that each slice of bread is not overlapping for even cooking.
With the air fryer set to 320°F (160°C) and toast for 4-6 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Begin checking at 3 minutes for golden toast, especially with thinner bread.
Check for doneness: The toast is ready when it reaches your desired level of crisp toast. Add 1-2 minutes for darker toast if needed, but watch them closely.
Apply optional butter and jam. Remove the golden brown toast from the air fryer and spread extra butter and jam on one side while the bread is still warm.
Serve and enjoy your delicious toast immediately with your favorite toppings. Pair with fresh fruit, coffee, or tea for a complete snack or breakfast.
Notes
For best results, preheat your air fryer and place bread in a single layer for even toasting. (This helps ensure golden, crispy toast every single time.)
Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your bread and type of air fryer. (Start checking at 3 minutes to avoid burning and adjust as needed.)
Flip bread halfway through the cooking process to get perfectly golden-brown toast on both sides. (Especially helpful when using butter or thicker slices of bread.)