Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Equipment
- 1 tongs
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Bread knife
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 fork
- 1 spoon
Ingredients
- 1 baguette cut into 5-6-inch slices -- It will yield about 8 slices (You can use French bread if you prefer)
For the Garlic bread spread:
- 4 tablespoon salted butter at room temperature or softened
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or simply olive oil
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese or shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 4 garlic cloves minced (After mincing, add a pinch of salt on top and mash to turn it into a paste)
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley plus more for garnishing, or another Italian herb such as basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella plus more for topping, or another melting cheese of choice
Instructions
- AIR FRYER METHOD: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F (180º C).
- Slice the bread crosswise into 4 equal parts and then cut each in half lengthwise. Reserve!
- In a medium bowl, add the butter and smash with a fork. Then add and mix together all the other ingredients for the garlic bread spread until becoming spreadable.
- Using a spoon, spread 1-2 tablespoon of the garlic spread on top of each slice of bread and then top with extra mozzarella cheese, about 2-4 tablespoon for each slice.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, carefully place 2 slices of bread into the basket in one single layer (without any overlapping). Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until becoming golden brown on top and crispy on the bottom.
- Remove the bread from the basket using tongs and sprinkle extra chopped parsley on top. Serve while they are still hot.
- OVEN METHOD: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Follow all the steps above and bake the garlic bread in the oven, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, for about 10-15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Let the garlic butter mixture rest for 5–10 minutes before spreading it on the bread. This allows the garlic to infuse the butter and olive oil, creating a richer garlic flavor.
- For the most even coverage, spread the garlic mixture all the way to the edges of the bread so every bite is flavorful.
- If serving for a party, cook the bread just until the cheese melts and finish with fresh parsley immediately before serving for the freshest appearance.
- A combination of Parmesan and mozzarella creates the ideal balance of flavor and meltability—Parmesan adds savory depth while mozzarella provides the gooey texture.
Nutrition
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