Description
Crispy air fryer garlic bread brings restaurant-quality flavor to home kitchens with minimal effort. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this side dish a crowd-pleasing choice for dinner gatherings or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsps (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices French bread or Italian bread (about 1-inch thick)
Instructions
- Flavor Fusion: Whip softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a hint of salt until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, aromatic spread.
- Bread Preparation: Lavishly coat bread slices with the herbed garlic butter, ensuring each surface receives a thorough, even application of the fragrant mixture.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat the air fryer to 350F (175C) for 2-3 minutes, creating an ideal thermal environment for crisp, golden perfection.
- Strategic Placement: Arrange buttered bread slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, positioning them butter-side up to maximize flavor intensity and ensure uniform cooking.
- Final Flourish and Cooking: Cook for 5-6 minutes, introducing grated Parmesan during the last two minutes to develop a crispy, golden-brown exterior with a melted cheese crown. Remove when edges turn gloriously crisp and the aroma fills the kitchen.
Notes
- Choose Bread Wisely: Select a sturdy, day-old French baguette or Italian bread with a dense texture to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent sogginess in the air fryer.
- Control Butter Thickness: Spread garlic butter evenly but sparingly to prevent dripping and smoking inside the air fryer, ensuring a clean cooking process without excessive grease.
- Watch Cooking Time Carefully: Air fryers vary in power, so check bread at 4 minutes to prevent burning and adjust timing based on your specific appliance’s performance.
- Customize Flavor Variations: Experiment with herbs like oregano, rosemary, or thyme in the butter mixture to create unique flavor profiles that complement different meal styles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg