Garlic Bread in Air Fryer

This garlic bread in air fryer recipe creates crispy golden edges with a soft buttery center in just minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this quick air fryer garlic bread is perfect for pasta nights, soups, snacks, and easy family dinners.

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Course: air fryer, Healthy Recipes

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Garlic Bread in Air Fryer

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 17

Servings: servings

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Eva Stoner

Cost: 2

Equipment

air fryer
mixing bowl
bread knife
spoon or spatula
small brush or butter knife

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
4 tbsp softened butter
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes.
Slice the French bread or Italian bread into thick even slices or cut the loaf in half lengthwise.
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and salt until fully mixed.
Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly across the bread without soaking the slices.
Arrange the bread in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving small gaps between each piece for airflow.
Cook the garlic bread at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes until the edges become crispy and golden brown.
If using mozzarella cheese, sprinkle it on top during the final minute of cooking so it melts without overcooking.
Remove the garlic bread from the air fryer and let it rest for 1 minute before serving warm.

Notes

Use softened butter instead of melted butter for the best texture. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket so the bread crisps evenly. Add mozzarella or Parmesan cheese during the final minute for cheesy garlic bread. Slightly day-old bread works especially well because it absorbs the garlic butter evenly.

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