Grissini are thin, crisp Italian breadsticks — lovely with antipasti, dips, or wrapped in prosciutto. The air fryer crisps them in 10 minutes. The key is rolling them thin. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make grissini in an air fryer?
A: Roll bread dough into thin sticks and air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 8–10 minutes, until crisp and golden.
Q: How do you get them crisp?
A: Roll them thin — thick sticks stay bready in the middle.
The method
Use a simple bread or pizza dough, roll it into long, thin pencil-width sticks, and brush with oil. Roll in sesame, poppy seeds or rosemary salt if you like. Air fry until crisp and golden — they should snap when cool. Thin is the whole secret.
The recipe
Air Fryer Grissini
Ingredients
- Bread or pizza dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sesame, rosemary or salt
- Semolina (optional)
Method
- Roll dough into thin pencil sticks.
- Brush with oil; add seeds or salt.
- Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool to crisp up fully.
Tips
- Roll thin for a proper snap.
- Don't overcrowd the basket.
- Cool to crisp — they firm as they cool.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make grissini in an air fryer?
Roll bread or pizza dough into thin sticks, brush with oil, add seeds or salt, and air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes until crisp and golden.
How do you get grissini crisp?
Roll them thin — pencil-width — so they crisp all the way through. Thick sticks stay bready inside. They also firm up as they cool.
What do you serve grissini with?
Antipasti, dips like hummus, soups, or wrapped in prosciutto as a simple nibble.