Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Air Fryer Garlic Bread is your favorite Italian side dish made in a fraction of the time! Hot, crispy, and golden on the edges with melty, cheesy centers, this garlic bread in the air fryer is ready in just 10 minutes and delivers all the garlicky flavor you know and love.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 2-4 cloves garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh curly parsley
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 11-14 oz loaf Italian bread, French bread, ciabatta, or baguette cut into 1-inch-thick slices
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the softened butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt, parsley, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Lightly brush the bottom sides of the bread slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Spread 1–2 tablespoons of the garlic butter mixture onto the top of each slice of bread, spreading to about ⅛-inch thickness. The exact amount will vary depending on the size of your slices.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. If using air frying racks, install them before preheating. If using an air fryer basket, preheat with the basket inserted.
- Arrange the garlic bread slices in a single layer in the preheated air fryer, leaving at least ½ inch of space between each slice for proper air circulation.
- Air fry for 4–5 minutes, or until the bread is crisp on the edges and the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Enjoy fresh for the best texture: For the best flavor and texture, serve immediately after air frying while the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Adjust cook time for different bread thicknesses: Thinner slices may only need 2–3 minutes, while thicker slices of bread may need an extra minute or two. Keep an eye on the garlic bread during the final minute of cooking, as air fryers can vary.
Storage directions: If not cooking everything at once, store the sliced bread and garlic butter mixture separately. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days. Store the garlic butter mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and let it soften at room temperature before using. Assemble the bread just before air frying and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/10 of the recipeCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 0.1mg
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