Description
This Quick Air Fryer Garlic Bread is an easy, delicious, and crispy take on the classic garlic bread, made in a fraction of the time. Perfect as a side dish or snack, it’s buttery, garlicky, and golden brown with a crispy edge, all thanks to the air fryer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of Italian or French bread
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the garlic butter:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic, parsley (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined. If you like a cheesy garlic bread, you can add Parmesan cheese to the butter mixture as well.
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Spread the garlic butter on the bread:
- Lay the bread slices flat on a clean surface and spread the garlic butter evenly on each slice. Make sure to cover the entire surface for a nice, even flavor.
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Preheat the air fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
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Air fry the garlic bread:
- Place the prepared garlic bread slices in the air fryer basket. If your air fryer is smaller, you may need to do this in batches.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4-6 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy around the edges. Keep an eye on it, as air fryer models may vary in cooking time.
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Serve and enjoy:
- Once the garlic bread is golden brown and crispy, remove it from the air fryer. Serve immediately, and enjoy it with pasta, salads, or as a snack!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a bit of mozzarella cheese on top of the garlic butter before air frying for a cheesy garlic bread version.
- You can also use pre-sliced garlic bread or baguette slices for an even quicker prep time.
- If you prefer a softer garlic bread, reduce the cooking time by a minute or two, or add a piece of foil under the bread to reduce crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg