Air fryer garlic bread is just too good
A simple and quick method to enjoy fragrant, crispy garlic bread with little effort is to air fry it. You’ll be hankering after seconds of this recipe’s exquisitely toasted bread with a creamy garlic butter spread. It’s excellent as a snack or as a side dish with soups and pastas.
Reasons to Love This Recipe
- Simple and Rapid: Simple components that can be prepared in a matter of minutes.
- Perfectly Crispy: Every time, the air fryer guarantees an exceptionally crispy texture.
- Flavorful: For an additional flavour boost, sprinkle some fresh herbs on top of rich garlic butter.
Components
- One loaf of baguette or French bread, cut in half lengthwise
- Half a cup of softened unsalted butter
- Four to six minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of optionally grated Parmesan cheese
- To taste, add salt and pepper.
- Spray with olive oil
Guidelines
- First step: Get the garlic butter ready.
- Combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese (if using), salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Blend thoroughly by mixing.
- The second step is to prepare the bread. Cut the loaf in half lengthwise. If preferred, you can also chop the halves into smaller pieces.
- Distribute the garlic butter: Distribute the garlic butter mixture evenly over the bread’s sliced sides.
- Step 3: Get the air fryer preheated.
- Preheat: Give your air fryer a three to five minute warmup period at 350°F/175°C.
- Step 4: Let the Garlic Bread Air-Fry
Bread Arrangement: Arrange the bread slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Your air fryer’s size will determine whether you need to cook in batches or not. - Olive Oil Spray: To aid in browning, lightly mist the tops of the bread with olive oil spray.
Cook the Garlic Bread in Step Five. - Air fry: Bake the garlic bread for five to seven minutes, or until it’s crispy and golden brown, at 350°F (175°C). Watch it closely to prevent burning.
- Step Six: Present
- Chill and Present: Before serving, take the garlic bread out of the air fryer and allow it to cool somewhat. Savour it warm as a snack or side dish.
Success Advice
- Consistency of Butter: To make spreading the butter easier, make sure it’s softened. You can microwave it for a little while if it’s too hard.
- Tailor Your Toppings: For a cheesy garlic bread version, top with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese before air-frying.
Fresh Herbs: To enhance flavour, use fresh herbs like oregano or basil.
Changes
- Garlic Bread with Cheeze: Before air-frying, scatter some shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese over the garlic butter.
- Garlic Herb Bread: Incorporate a blend of either dried or fresh herbs, such as thyme, basil, and oregano, into the mixture of garlic butter.
- Spicy Garlic Bread: To make the garlic butter more spicy, mix in a little sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Last Words
A quick and delectable way to add flair to your meals is with Air Fryer Garlic Bread. Rich flavour is added by the garlic butter spread, and the air fryer guarantees an ideal crispy texture. This garlic bread will quickly become a favourite, whether it’s eaten as a snack or served as a side dish for dinner. Savour the delicious flavour and ease of use of this dish made using an air fryer!