Description
Crispy, golden air fryer garlic bread delivers mouthwatering Italian-inspired comfort straight to your plate. Fragrant herbs and melted butter create an irresistible side dish you’ll crave with every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices French bread or Italian bread (about 1-inch thick)
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Blend softened butter with finely chopped garlic, fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until the ingredients form a smooth, fragrant spread.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the prepared garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Activate the air fryer and set the temperature to 350F (175C), allowing it to warm up for a brief 2-3 minutes to create an optimal cooking environment.
- Carefully arrange the buttered bread slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, positioning them with the buttered side facing upward to maximize flavor absorption.
- Cook the bread for 5-6 minutes, monitoring the edges as they transform into a crisp, golden-brown texture that signals perfect doneness.
- For additional richness, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the bread during the final two minutes of cooking, allowing it to melt and create a delectable crusty layer.
- Once perfectly crisp and aromatic, extract the garlic bread from the air fryer and serve immediately, presenting a warm, flavorful accompaniment that complements various main dishes.
Notes
- Select high-quality, crusty bread like French baguette or sourdough for maximum crispiness and flavor absorption.
- Ensure butter is completely softened at room temperature for seamless mixing and even spreading across bread slices.
- Experiment with herbs by adding dried oregano, basil, or red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for personalized taste variations.
- Use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced for more robust, authentic flavor that elevates the entire garlic bread experience.
- Watch bread closely during air frying to prevent burning, as different bread types and air fryer models can brown differently.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by using gluten-free bread or a low-carb alternative like cauliflower bread.
- Create a lighter version by using olive oil instead of butter and reducing the amount of spread for a healthier option.
- Make ahead by preparing garlic butter in advance and storing in the refrigerator for quick, convenient preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg