Air Fryer Garlic Bread

This recipe for easy Air Fryer Garlic Bread is a classic side dish that everyone loves. It's simple to make, using just a few ingredients, and turns out crispy and golden brown every time. It's the perfect side dish for most any meal!

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• What makes this recipe irresistible
• Ingredients you’ll need
• Instructions 
• Essential tools for this recipe
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• Deb’s tips for the perfect dish
• Creative variations to try
• Storage
• Reheat leftover garlic bread
• More easy air fryer recipes
• More recipes you’ll love
• Perfect pairings: what to serve with
• Air Fryer Garlic Bread Recipe

What makes this recipe irresistible

This makes the most buttery, crispy garlic bread! It's hands down the best recipe I've ever made! I love how crispy the edges and top get, but the thick bread is so buttery and tender!!

Ingredients you’ll need

For the exact measurements for the easy homemade garlic bread recipe, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

• unsalted butter
• fresh garlic - substitute ½ teaspoon garlic powder if you'd prefer.
• shredded parmesan cheese or Romano cheese.
• dried Italian seasoning - of course you can use fresh herbs, but I like the convenience of dried seasoning.
• French baguette, ciabatta bread or an Italian loaf is perfect for this simple recipe.

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

1. Slice the bread ½ inch to 1 inch thickness. (My preference is thicker slices.)
2. Combine the butter, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and dried parsley.
3. Spread the garlic butter mixture onto the sliced bread.
4. Place the slices of french bread in an even layer on the bottom of the air fryer basket.
5. Bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.

Oven instructions

1. Follow instructions 1-3 above.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3. Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes to get a crispy piece of garlic bread in the oven.

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Essential tools for this recipe

• bread knife
• small bowl
• air fryer

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

• Use softened butter. Leave it out for at least 30 minutes.
• If you're serving a large crowd, you can double or even triple this recipe. However, you will need to make the garlic bread in batches.
• This is a great recipe to use up leftover stale bread.
• If you're not a garlic fan, you can reduce the amount of garlic in the recipe.
• Place the bread in one even layer in the air fryer. Do not stack it.

Creative variations to try

• You can also try using different types of bread, such as sourdough, ciabatta, or French bread.
• Customize the bread using different cheeses like romano, pepper jack or mozzarella cheese to make extra cheesy bread!
• Add a little bit of extra flavor to your garlic bread by using different herbs such as fresh parsley, basil or thyme.

Storage

Refrigerate - If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freeze - You can also freeze the garlic bread for up to 2 months. Be sure to store your garlic bread in a freezer-safe container.

Reheat leftover garlic bread

Reheat - You can reheat garlic bread in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees or in the oven for about 5-7 minutes at 350 degrees.

More easy air fryer recipes

Are you new to the air fryer? Don't worry, we have all of your questions answered here - Air Fryer Tips for Beginners.

• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes - No guesswork for perfectly crispy skin and fluffy insides!
• Air Fryer Bacon - crispy bacon every time without the mess.
• Air Fryer Garlic Bread - it's the perfect amount of butter, garlic and cheese!
• Find all of the easy air fryer recipes here!

More recipes you’ll love

• If you love garlic bread, then you are going to love this Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe.
• Craving Pizza Hut's Cheese Breadsticks but don't want to leave the house? With this recipe you can make them at home!
• Check out this Frozen Garlic Bread Recipe here.
• These Rolls from Frozen Dough are simple to make, and your family will devour them in seconds.
• If you'd like to do some old fashioned baking, be sure to give the easy yeast roll recipe a try. It's amazing and so simple!

Perfect pairings: what to serve with

• This is the best garlic bread for pasta night! Make Lemon Garlic Pasta, Chicken Alfredo with Peas, or the Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe. Which is your favorite?!
• Just as yummy is this Chicken Potato Casserole recipe - seriously drool-worthy!
• Spoon the Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch over crispy slices of air fryer garlic bread for an easy dinner!

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