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    Air Fryer Garlic Bread

    May 8, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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    You can make restaurant-style garlic bread in your air fryer in just minutes. The bread gets crispy on the outside and stays moist and tender in the center. But the best part is the garlicky, buttery topping. 

    Air Fryer Garlic Bread on a platter.

    I don’t need to tell you how awesome garlic bread tastes. It transforms a simple loaf of squishy supermarket bread into a garlicky delight. 

    What you might not know is that the air fryer makes it in just minutes. Since air fryers preheat so fast, you can make a batch quickly. From start to finish, it takes about 15 minutes. Which is how long my regular oven takes just to preheat! 

    I like to serve this alongside spaghetti with homemade pasta sauce and some air fryer meatballs. First, I make the sauce. Then I make the meatballs. When they’re done, I pop them into the sauce to simmer. I give my air fryer a quick clean and then I make the garlic bread. Easy-peasy!  

    Ingredients

    Think of these ingredients as a starting point. Change up the recipe to make the garlic bread of your dreams.

    Garlic butter ingredients in a bowl.
    • French bread. I like to use French or Italian bread with a soft crust. This is the style sold in most grocery stores versus the crustier bread sold at bakeries. 
    • Butter. Start with softened butter. It’s easier to spread on the bread. 
    • Garlic. Fresh minced garlic is my favorite. But jarred garlic and garlic powder work too! 
    • Parsley. If you’ve got fresh parsley in the kitchen, chop it up for this recipe. If not, dried works great. 
    • Parmesan cheese. I love garlic bread with a sprinkle of parmesan. 
    • Salt and Pepper. Season the butter with salt and pepper to taste. You can even add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick.

    Cheesy Bread Variation

    Love cheesy garlic bread? I got you! Sprinkle a good grated melting cheese, like mozzarella, provolone, or even Cheddar, over the bread right before baking. 

    Tips for Making the Restaurant-Style Garlic Bread in Your Air Fryer.

    1. Make the garlic butter. Stir the softened butter together with all the other ingredients. 
    2. Coat the bread from side-to-side with the garlic butter. This way, there’s no dry crust on the edges! 
    3. Cut your bread to fit the baking tray.
    4. Preheat the air fryer. Doing this gives you that wonderful  crisp exterior and soft center.

    Storing and Reheating Leftovers

    If you’ve got some leftover garlic bread, don’t toss it. 

    Wrap the leftovers and store them at room temp for one to two days. Reheat the slices in the air fryer at 325℉ for a few minutes.

    Garlic bread slices in an air fyer.
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    Air Fryer Garlic Bread Recipe

    You can make restaurant-style garlic bread in your air fryer in just minutes. The bread gets crispy on the outside and stays moist and tender in the center. But the best part is the garlicky, buttery topping.
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 6 minutes
    Total Time 11 minutes
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup softened butter (4 ounces; 113 grams)
    • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced, see note 1
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (1 ounce; 28 grams)
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pound soft French or Italian bread

    Instructions

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350℉.

    2. Mix the softened butter together with the garlic, parsley, Parmesan, black pepper, and salt.
    3. Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter evenly over both sides of the bread.
    4. Cut the bread into pieces that will fit onto your air fryer tray.

    5. Place the bread onto the air fryer try or basket. Air fry until brown and crisp, about 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining bread.
    6. Remove the bread from the air fryer. Place onto a cutting board. Cut into individual pieces, if needed.

    Recipe Notes

    Note 1: Replace the fresh garlic with 2 teaspoons jared garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 

    Cheesy Bread Variation: Top the bread with shredded mozzarella, provolone or Cheddar cheese. 

    How to Store and Reheat Leftovers. Store leftovers wrapped on the counter for up to two days. Reheat in the air fryer at 325℉ for about three minutes. 

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    Elizabeth Barbone is the founder and recipe developer behind Cook Fast, Eat Well. A food writer for over 15 years, she's built a reputation for creating easy recipes that work.

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