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!
Next time try this super yummy Cheesy Pizza Hut Breadsticks Recipe.
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Why we love the Air Fryer Garlic Bread
✔️ Like the Air Fryer Baked Potatoes recipe, it's so simple.
✔️ It only requires a few simple ingredients and makes an easy side dish for family meals.
✔️ The crispy, golden brown, delicious garlic bread is my favorite! I love how crispy the edges and top get, but the thick bread is so buttery and tender!!
Ingredients
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!
- Slice the bread ½ inch to 1 inch thickness.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and dried parsley to make the homemade garlic butter.
- Slather the garlic butter mixture onto the sliced bread, sprinkling with additional parmesan if desired.
- Place the slices of french bread in an even layer on the bottom of the air fryer basket..
- Bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
Equipment
- bread knife
- small bowl
- air fryer
FAQ's
Yes! Bread toasts well in the air fryer with perfectly crispy edges.
Yes, you can freeze the garlic bread before cooking. Spread each slice with a layer of the butter mixture. Freeze in a single layer, then wrap well. It will last up to two months.
You can reheat garlic bread in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees.
If you are cooking frozen garlic bread, increase the cook time about 3 minutes.
Texas toast is a little thicker than traditional sliced bread, so increase the cooking time to about 7 minutes.
No, you do not need to preheat the air fryer. Just place the sliced bread in the basket and cook.
Tips
- 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.
- If you have any extra butter mixture, you can spread it on top of the bread when it comes out of the air fryer. This will add even more flavor and deliciousness!
Variations
- 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.
- You can bake this bread in the oven at 350 degrees instead of an air fryer, it takes about 8 to 10 minutes to get a crispy piece of garlic bread in the oven.
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!
Related recipes
- 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!
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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Air Fryer Garlic Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 French baguette sliced
Instructions
- Slice the bread 1 inch thick slices.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and dried parsley.
- Slather the homemade garlic butter spread on the sliced bread, topping it with additional parmesan for even more cheesiness.
- Place garlic bread in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
Lois
We had bread fixed isn’t the Air Fryer a couple of weeks ago and was delicious. It’s a great way to fix it.
ColleenB.~Tx.
Love Garlic bread and goes so well with spaghetti & green salad or casserole dish of sorts.
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