Air Fryer Garlic Bread
A quick and delicious recipe for crispy air fryer garlic bread, perfect as a side dish for soups, salads, or pasta.
Ingredients
For the garlic spread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) For a bit of heat
For the bread
- 1 loaf French bread (or Italian bread) Sliced in half lengthwise
- Grated to taste Parmesan cheese (optional) Sprinkled on top before serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by slicing the loaf of bread in half lengthwise.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Mix well into a smooth garlic spread.
- Spread the garlic mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place the garlic bread halves in the air fryer basket, cut side up.
Cooking
- Cook the bread in the air fryer for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Check halfway through to prevent burning.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the garlic bread during the last minute of cooking.
- Once done, carefully remove the bread from the air fryer and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Use high-quality bread for the best flavor. You can personalize the garlic bread with different herbs, use roasted garlic for a sweeter taste, and adjust cooking times based on your air fryer model. Consider serving with homemade dips.