Air Fryer Tea Loaf with Sultanas and Cherries

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Prepare the Sultanas:
- Pour the tea into a bowl and soak the sultanas (and optional glacier cherries, if you’re using them) in the tea for at least 15-20 minutes. This will soften them and infuse them with the tea flavor.
Mix the Ingredients:
- After soaking, crack the egg into the bowl and stir it in.
- Gradually add the self-raising flour to the mixture and mix everything together until you have a smooth, slightly thick batter.
Prepare the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Lightly grease a cake pan that fits into your air fryer basket, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Bake in the Air Fryer:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Place the pan into the air fryer basket and bake for 20 minutes at 180°C.
- After 20 minutes, check the loaf with a toothpick or skewer. If it comes out clean, the loaf is ready. If not, bake for another 5 minutes and check again.
Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, carefully remove the cake pan from the air fryer and let the tea loaf cool slightly before removing it from the pan.
- Allow the loaf to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Adding Fruit: You can add more dried fruits like currants, raisins, or any dried berries for extra flavor and texture.
Air Fryer Models: Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer’s make and model, so keep an eye on the loaf to avoid overbaking.

The combination of tea and sultanas (raisins) gives this loaf a wonderfully moist texture while infusing it with deep flavors.
The egg helps bind everything together, while the self-raising flour makes the loaf rise perfectly in the air fryer.
Adding optional glacier cherries introduces a burst of sweetness and a pop of color.

Once your loaf is cooled and sliced, enjoy it as a delightful tea-time treat or a snack throughout the day. Perfect with a warm cup of tea! ☕

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