Description
This quick and easy 10-minute air fryer garlic bread recipe delivers perfectly crispy, buttery, and flavorful slices with minimal effort. Ideal as a side for pasta, soup, or salad, this garlic bread uses fresh garlic, parsley, and optional parmesan cheese to elevate the classic favorite, all cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer for a convenient, mess-free experience.
Ingredients
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Garlic Butter Mixture
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Bread
- 4 slices thick white bread
Optional Toppings
- Parmesan cheese (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, softened salted butter, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir until the ingredients are evenly incorporated to form a flavorful spread.
- Spread the butter mixture on bread: Generously coat one side of each slice of thick white bread with the garlic butter mixture. For added flavor, sprinkle parmesan cheese and/or red pepper flakes on top of the buttered side if desired.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the prepared slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping for even cooking.
- Air fry the bread: Set the air fryer temperature to 350ºF (175ºC) and cook the bread slices for 3 to 5 minutes. Check for your preferred level of crispiness and golden brown color before removing.
- Serve warm: Carefully take the garlic bread out of the air fryer basket and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can flip the bread halfway through cooking.
- Adjust the garlic quantity to your taste preference for milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Use fresh parsley for the best color and flavor; dried parsley substitutes will alter taste and appearance.
- Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes are optional but add a pleasant savory kick and spice.
- Keep an eye on the bread in the last minute to prevent burning, as air fryer models may vary in heat intensity.
