Air Fryer Garlic Bread

This Air Fryer Garlic Bread is really about as good as it gets.

Made with sliced bread that has been coated with fresh garlic, parmesan cheese, and butter, this mouthwatering bread is garlicky, cheesey, buttery, and savory goodness.

What is garlic bread?

As you probably know, garlic bread is bread that has been toasted with butter, garlic, and seasonings on top.

What makes this garlic bread different is that it is air fried rather than baked in an oven.

Have you tried my Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe?

That ranch seasoning is perfect on about anything you would add salt to and it can also be used in making dips or dressings. This garlic bread recipe would probably taste amazing if you were to use that ranch seasoning on it.

Make this recipe even easier to make by using garlic bread seasoning. You can find a selection of garlic bread seasoning here.

Why we love air fried garlic bread.

This air fryer garlic bread recipe offers a quick and easy way to make delicious, crispy garlic bread. You can also make garlic bread in less time using an air fryer.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The recipe features slices of bread generously spread with a flavorful mixture of softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and seasonings such as salt and pepper.
• This air fried garlic bread is result is a savory and cheesy garlic bread that is perfect as a side dish or appetizer, ready in just a few minutes.
• Using an air fryer means that clean up is a breeze.
• You can make this recipe about anywhere that you can plug in an air fryer.
• Personalizing the recipe is as easy as using two kinds of cheese or sprinkling some smokey paprika on top.
• This buttery garlic bread recipe works as an appetizer, snack, or as a side with your favorite pasta or salad.

Ingredients needed to make a great garlic butter bread.

• Bread. Depending on the size of garlic bread that you desire, you can use a baguette (like mine), Italian loaf, sourdough, or even Texas toast. Your bread should be sliced into one inch thick slices as desired (air fry time can vary depending on how thick the slices are).
• Butter. Use unsalted butter that has been softened.
• Garlic. Fresh cloves are preferred. Your garlic should be minced.
• Cheese. Parmesan cheese that was grated was used on my bread.
• Optional- salt and pepper, chopped parsley, and/or additional cheeses.

Tips for making the best air fryer garlic bread.

Preheating your air fryer is the secret to making a good garlic bread. Doing this will ensure that your bread gets crisp on the edges as desired and that it does so evenly.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Using fresh garlic that is freshly minced is the best way to get the optimal garlic flavor.
2. Allowing your butter to fully soften to room temperature will make it easier to combine and spread the ingredients over the bread effectively.
3. Customize your garlic bread with additional toppings like red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or shredded mozzarella for a cheesier version.
4. When placing your bread into your air fryer, leave room between the slices for the air to circulate around the bread while air frying. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to make this recipe in batches.
5. For softer bread, you can air fry your bread for a shorter amount of time and for crisper bread you can leave it in the airfryer for up to a minute after turning the air fryer off.
6. Garlic bread is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the air fryer. For this reason it is best to serve it immediately.

How to make Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Air Fry Time: 4-6 minutes .
Servings: 6 servings. .

1. Start by preheating your air fryer to 350. You can pull the basket out and spray it with oil if desired.
2. To make the garlic butter spread, in a small bowl or food processor, combine together the softened butter, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Mix these ingredients until they are fully combined.
3. Use a butter knife or small rubber spatula to generously coat the bread with the mixture.
4. Carefully place the coated pieces of bread into your air fryer with the buttered sides up, so that they have space between them.
5. Air fry for four (soft) to up to six (crisp) minutes. It is best to check the progress of your air frying bread at about four minutes and then go from their to get it to your desired level of crisp.
6. Carefully remove the air fried bread from the air fryer and serve with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Expert Tip👉 Because air fryers can vary in how they cook, it is best to keep an eye on the bread to prevent it from burning. You can check on your bread after a minute or two before the suggested time to see how it is progressing.

How to store air fried bread.

Once your bread has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in foil. When properly stored and refrigerated, your bread can keep for about four days or longer when frozen.

You may also be interested in these air fryer ideas.

• Air Fryer Crispy Potato Wedges
• Air Fryer Steak Bites With Garlic Butter
• Easy Air Fryer Kale Chips- Sea Salt and Garlic .
• Air Fryer Hot Dogs (Easy!)
• Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Hawaiian Style Pizza

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Air Fryer Garlic Bread, a quick and easy appetizer, snack, or side recipe for crispy bread loaded with bubbling butter with garlic.

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