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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Garlic Bread in Air Fryer

    Published: Jul 1, 2022 · Modified: Jul 1, 2022 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Making Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer is a little life changing. We have instructions for fresh and frozen. It makes it the absolute PERFECT texture. Hot and crisp on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. The garlic butter melts into it perfectly without making it soggy...It's absolutely heavenly. It's quick and easy and can be made in under 10 minutes.

    air fryer garlic bread in a basket.

    This is popular year round, but especially in the cooler months to go with soups and pastas. Now that we can make air fryer garlic bread we love making it to go with salad in the summer without heating up the house with the oven.

    This was inspired by our Easy Baguette Recipe, which you can use to make it completely from scratch. It pairs well with our Rattlesnake Pasta and our Garden Veggie Pasta.

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    Ingredients

    ingredients to make air fryer garlic bread.
    • french bread
    • butter
    • parmesan cheese
    • garlic butter spread seasoning (see an easy substitution below if you don't have any!)

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    butter, garlic seasoning and parmesan cheese in a bowl.

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350*F. Place softened butter, garlic seasoning and parmesan cheese together in a bowl.

    butter, parmesan cheese and garlic seasoning mixed together in a bowl.

    2. Mix butter, spices and cheese together with a fork. Make sure it is well combined.

    french bread with garlic butter on top.

    3. Spread garlic butter liberally across the bread.

    air fryer basket with garlic bread in it.

    4. Place buttered bread in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook 2-5 minutes in batches. 2-4 minutes for a lightly golden exterior, yet soft and chewy interior. Cook 4-5 minutes for a crispier garlic toast. Cool and serve immediately!

    Hint: All air fryers are created differently! Check your bread at 2 minutes and see how it's doing!

    Substitutions

    • Garlic Seasoning - mix 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves fresh garlic), 1 Tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon basil into the butter instead of the garlic seasoning mixture.
    • Gluten Free- make this gluten free by using your favorite gluten free artisan bread.
    • Frozen Garlic Bread in Air Fryer - you can use frozen pre-made garlic bread for these. Simply cook in the air fryer at 360*F for 4 minutes, then check it and rotate it and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
    • Vegan - this can be made vegan by using plant based butter at a 1:1 ratio and your favorite parmesan flavored vegan cheese to taste.
    • Sourdough Garlic Bread - is there anything better than sourdough for this? Perhaps not. Make as directed above only switch your French bread for Sourdough bread and ENJOY.
    • Bread - this recipe will work with any type of artisan bread.. French, Italian, ciabatta, baguette, etc.

    Variations

    • Spicy - add ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a delicious spicy version!
    • Deluxe - add ½ teaspoon italian seasoning, add some mozzarella, then top with fresh basil after cooking
    • Rosemary Garlic Bread - we love Rosemary paired with Parmesan and garlic! When making the garlic butter add ½ teaspoon rosemary.
    • Extra Cheesy - double the parmesan cheese, and add ½ cup mozzarella cheese for a cheesy delight! Add about 30-60 seconds to the cook time.

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer- we use the Ninja Foodi
    • small bowl for mixing

    Storage

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To eat, simply reheat in the air fryer at 360*F. for 2-3 minutes.

    Top tip

    Enjoy right after cooking for the best texture and melty yummy cheese!

    a stack of air fryer garlic bread.
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    Garlic Bread in Air Fryer


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    • Author: Nicole
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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    Fresh or frozen Garlic bread in the air fryer is life-changing good. Quick and easy to make, hot and crisp on the outside, soft and warm on the inside.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • ½ loaf french bread or favorite artisan bread (try our homemade baguette recipe here) cut into ¾ inch slices
    • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons garlic seasoning spread
      • OR substitute with
      • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic (3 garlic cloves)
      • 1 Tablespoons parsley
      • 1 teaspoon basil
    • ¾ cup parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350*F.
    2. Take softened butter (make sure it's really soft) and place in a bowl. Add spices and parmesan cheese then stir until well combined. 
    3. Spread the softened garlic butter on the bread. You can use as much or as little as you'd like.
    4. Cook in batches. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 2-5 minutes. Air fryer cook times can vary, so start checking at minute 2. Cook to desired crispness. For soft and chewy, with a slightly crispy edge, cook 2-4 minutes. For a crisper, more toast like version, cook 4-5 minutes.
    5. Remove from air fryer and allow to cool a couple of minutes then serve immediately!

    Notes

    1. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350*F for 2-3 minutes.
    2. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the air fryer at 350*F for 5-7 minutes.
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: air fryer
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: air fryer garlic bread, garlic bread in the air fryer, frozen garlic bread in the air fryer, garlic bread air fryer, air fryer frozen garlic bread.

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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.


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    1. Nicole

      July 01, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      MMMn I've made this twice, once with frozen garlic bread in the air fryer and once following your recipe with sourdough. So delicious both ways! Great recipe!

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