If you love garlic bread, you're going to be thrilled with this super easy Air Fryer Garlic Bread recipe! In just 10 minutes, you can have delicious, buttery garlic bread that's crispy and perfectly toasted. It's perfect for pairing with a pasta dinner, dipping into your favorite sauce, or enjoying with a hot bowl of soup. Or, if you're like me, you might just want to enjoy it all by itself because it's that good!
Garlic Bread Recipe
You're going to like this quick and delicious air fryer garlic bread! It's super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, and it turns out perfectly buttery and cheesy every time. Using the air fryer makes the whole process a breeze, and it cooks up so quickly. It's perfect for a snack or a side dish.
This air fryer garlic bread is deliciously crunchy and toasty, with cheesy garlic butter just right for soaking up every bit of dipping sauce or soup. And It's quicker to make than using the oven!
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⭐Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Quick and Easy: Faster than baking without heating a big oven, great for fast meals or snacks.
Perfect Crunch: Air frying makes garlic bread crispy outside and soft inside.
Evenly Cooked: Air frying cooks evenly, so every bite is crisp and tasty.
Flavor Options: Easily customize with extra garlic, herbs, or cheese to your liking.
🧾Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this Garlic Bread:
Unsalted Butter: I prefer good quality unsalted butter for its smooth, creamy texture. Let it soften at room temperature to make a delicious spread. It helps the garlic and herbs stick to the bread and brown evenly. You can use salted butter but skip the added salt.
Garlic Cloves: Freshly minced garlic gives the best flavor.
Parsley: Freshly chopped parsley adds a nice flavor and a pop of color.
Salt and White Pepper Powder: For seasoning the spread.
Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan adds a salty, savory touch that's amazing!
Baguette: I like using ready-to-cook baguettes, but ciabatta or Italian bread works too.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Garlic Bread in Air Fryer
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, white pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
2. Cut the baguette into thick slices. Spread the garlic butter evenly on the cut sides of the baguette.
3. Air fry the garlic bread in at 200°C (392°F) for about 8-10 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
4. Take the garlic bread out of the air fryer, let it cool a bit, serve warm and enjoy!
📖Variations
Try Different Cheeses: Parmesan is awesome, but mozzarella adds a melty texture and cheddar gives a sharper taste.
Mix Up Your Bread: A baguette is classic, but ciabatta, sourdough, or even sandwich bread can bring different textures and flavors.
Add Olive Oil: Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the garlic bread before air frying for extra richness and crispiness.
Boost with Garlic Powder: If you love garlic, sprinkle some garlic powder on top of the buttered bread for extra flavor.
🍽 What to Serve with Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is such a versatile side dish because it goes with almost everything! Here are a few ideas for you:
Pasta Dishes: This bread pairs perfectly with any pasta you love, like Gigi Hadid Pasta or Cherry Tomato Pasta.
Soup: Garlic toast is a must-have with soups! It’s especially great with Chicken Noodle Soup, Clam and Bean Soup (Alubias Blancas con Almejas), or 1-Pot Lentil Soup with Vegetables.
Main Courses: Try mopping up garlic bread in a warm, savory sauce from Marry Me Chicken, Pork Tenderloin, Braised Pork Cheeks in Wine Sauce, or Pork Storganoff.
Salad: It’s a nice addition to a salad like Tuna Pasta Salad, Egg Potato Salad, or Caesar Salad if you’re craving a bit of extra carbs.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh garlic and parsley give the best flavor. Try to avoid pre-minced garlic or dried parsley if you can.
Soften the Butter: Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing. This makes it spread smoothly.
Cut the Baguette Properly: Slice the baguette into even 1-inch thick pieces. This helps them cook evenly and avoids some pieces being too hard or too soft.
Monitor Cooking Time: Air fryers can cook differently, so start checking your garlic bread after about 7 minutes to avoid burning.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
Cook garlic bread in the air fryer for about 8 to 10 minutes at 200°C (392°F), or until it’s golden and crispy.
Garlic bread pairs wonderfully with pasta dishes, soups, salads, and can even be enjoyed as an appetizer with marinara or Alfredo sauce.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fried Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 113 g Unsalted Butter
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 13 g Parsley
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon White Pepper Powder
- 45 g Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Baguette
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, white pepper powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Slice the ready-to-cook baguette into thick slices.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette.
- Place the baguette in the air fryer tray.
- Air fry the garlic bread in a preheated air fryer at 200°C (392°F) for about 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove the garlic bread from the air fryer and let it cool slightly before slicing into individual pieces.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
This air fryer garlic bread is AMAZING! So crispy and garlicky. Game changer!