Best Air Fryer Garlic Bread
This homemade air fryer garlic bread recipe is super easy and delicious! It's crispy on the outside, and soft and buttery on the inside. Plus, this side dish is ready in just 10 minutes from start to finish.
Servings 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (9 ounce) loaf of Italian or French bread
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (fresh or jarred)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Prep the Bread: Cut the bread in half lengthwise. Check to make sure the bread fits inside your air fryer, you may have to cut it into shorter pieces.
- Spread the Mixture: Generously spread the garlic butter on each slice of bread.
- Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the air fryer is ready, place the bread, buttered side up, into the air fryer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
- Serve: Using tongs, remove the garlic bread from the air fryer and place on a cutting board. Let the bread slightly cool, then slice, and serve.
Oven Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and place cut side up on a sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soft butter, garlic, dried parsley, and salt.
- Spread the butter mixture evenly over the 2 slices of bread.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
Notes
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Bread: Italian or French bread will work for this recipe.
- Butter Alternatives: Use olive oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
- Cheesy Garlic Bread: Sprinkle and press on some shredded mozzarella or Parmesan on top before air frying.
- Herbs: Fresh parsley can be used in place of dried parsley.
- Garlic powder can be used if you don't have fresh garlic on hand or you can use roasted garlic for a richer flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or tightly wrapped with aluminum foil in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 to 3 minutes until warm.
- To Freeze: Prepare recipe as directed, but do not cook. Store in a single layer in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Make sure to measure the garlic bread so that it fits into your air fryer before freezing. Cut the bread into pieces if needed. To air fry the frozen garlic bread, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the air fryer is heated, cook for 7 to 9 minutes until golden brown.
- You may have need cut the bread into multiple pieces to fit your air fryer. Cook in batches if needed.
- The air fryer used to test this recipe was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers vary, you will need to watch your garlic bread closely to make sure it doesn't overcook.
- This recipe calls for unsalted butter, but you can use salted butter if thats what you have. Just be sure to omit the salt from the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
