Air Fryer Garlic Bread Recipe
Air Fryer Garlic Bread is a quick and easy recipe that gives you crispy, golden slices with a soft, buttery center. Perfect for pairing with pasta, soup, or as a simple snack, this recipe uses minimal ingredients and cooks in just minutes — no oven needed!
Servings: 4
Calories: 190kcal
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Bread knife
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- ½ loaf baguette or 4 slices of sturdy bread ciabatta, sourdough, or Italian bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- Salt to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar for cheesy garlic bread
Instructions
- Make Garlic Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice your baguette or bread into 1-inch thick pieces. Spread a generous layer of garlic butter mixture over each slice.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Preheat for 2–3 minutes if required by your model.
- Air Fry: Arrange bread slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 4–6 minutes until golden brown and crispy. For cheesier bread, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or cheddar halfway through cooking.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
• Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; garlic powder can work as a substitute in a pinch.
• Avoid overcrowding the basket for even cooking.
• For a vegan option, use plant-based butter and nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
• Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist or drizzle olive oil before air frying for extra flavor.
• Avoid overcrowding the basket for even cooking.
• For a vegan option, use plant-based butter and nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
• Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist or drizzle olive oil before air frying for extra flavor.