Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Air fryer garlic bread offers a crispy texture and rich garlic flavor, making it a delightful side dish or snack. Quick and easy, each slice is perfectly toasted with buttery goodness.
Ingredients
Garlic Butter Mixture
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Bread
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. If using Parmesan cheese, add it at this stage.
- Slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of each bread half.
Cooking
- Place one half of the bread in the air fryer basket, cut side up. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the first half and place the second half in the air fryer basket. Repeat the cooking time.
Serving
- Allow both halves to cool for a minute before slicing into individual pieces.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality bread. Adjust garlic to taste and consider adding more for a bolder flavor. Keep an eye on the cooking time to avoid burning.