Description
Crispy, golden air fryer garlic bread sparks pure comfort with its irresistible aroma and perfectly toasted edges. Melted butter, fragrant herbs, and crusty bread create a simple side dish that elevates any meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Garlic and Seasoning:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Topping and Optional Add-ons:
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds until completely liquefied.
- Finely mince garlic cloves and chop fresh parsley into delicate fragments.
- Whisk melted butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until ingredients form a fragrant, well-blended mixture.
- Slice French bread diagonally into 1-inch thick slices, creating an angled presentation.
- Generously brush each bread slice with the herb-infused butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over buttered surfaces, allowing for even distribution.
- Drizzle olive oil lightly across the bread slices to enhance crispiness.
- Optional: Dust with red pepper flakes for a subtle heat boost.
- Preheat air fryer to 370°F for optimal crispy texture.
- Arrange bread slices in a single layer inside air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crisp, checking midway to prevent burning.
- Remove immediately, let cool for 1-2 minutes, and serve warm for maximum flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Ensure butter is fully melted and slightly cooled to prevent burning the bread during air frying.
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic punch in the herb butter mixture.
- Cut bread slices uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and crispy texture across all pieces.
- Experiment with cheese variations like mozzarella or pecorino for different flavor profiles and melting characteristics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg