Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy, flavorful garlic bread made in the air fryer. Perfectly toasted with a blend of garlic butter, Italian seasoning, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this garlic bread is an irresistible side or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 half loaf of bread (such as French bread or Italian pane)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Small pinch of red pepper flakes
Toppings
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
- Parsley for serving/topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to heat up while you prepare the bread.
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the half loaf of bread in half lengthwise or into sizes that will comfortably fit inside your air fryer basket.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to blend all the flavors evenly.
- Spread the Butter Mixture: Evenly baste the prepared garlic butter mixture over the cut side of the bread pieces, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Cook the Garlic Bread: Place the bread pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cut side up. Cook for about 6 to 7 minutes until the bread is toasted and golden.
- Add Cheese: With 1 to 2 minutes remaining, sprinkle shredded mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the bread. Continue air frying to melt the cheese perfectly.
- Serve: Remove the garlic bread from the air fryer, slice if necessary, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to suit your taste preference.
- Use fresh bread to achieve the best texture; day-old bread might not crisp as well.
- If your air fryer is small, cook the bread in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with olive oil and omit the cheese.
- You can add extra toppings like chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the prepared bread
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: garlic bread, air fryer garlic bread, easy garlic bread, Italian side dish, quick garlic bread recipe
