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Last Updated: Jan 29, 2024 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

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This air fryer garlic bread is a quick and easy side dish that's incredibly tasty, perfectly crispy, and ready to serve in 10 minutes! All you have to do is make garlic butter to spread over your sliced bread, then let the air fryer take over! Serve it with your favorite main dishes, and watch how quickly it disappears!

Sever with some great dinners, like my baked spaghetti & meatballs, or make it an easy air fryer night! Try my air fryer shrimp, chicken, or tilapia!

Perfectly toasted air fryer garlic bread slices on wooden cutting board.
Toasting your garlic bread in the air fryer is the perfect way to get beautifully golden garlic bread every time!
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  • 🥘 Air Fryer Garlic Bread Ingredients
  • 🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Garlic Bread
  • 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
  • 🥡 Storing & Reheating
  • ❓ Recipe FAQs
  • 😋 More Tasty Air Fryer Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

This quick air fryer garlic bread is the next best since sliced bread! The garlic bread turns out perfectly toasted and amazingly crispy on all sides!

If you have yet to try making some garlic toast in the air fryer, this is the recipe! When you're done with this, be sure to note that you can also make equally awesome grilled cheese sandwiches in the air fryer!

If you use your air fryer frequently, check out my post, full of easy air fryer recipes! I've listed my favorite appetizers, sides, main dishes, and kid-favorite recipes!

🥘 Air Fryer Garlic Bread Ingredients

Just a few simple ingredients, and you're on the way to some of the best garlic toast ever! Trust me; you'll want to keep them stocked to make this easy side dish over and over again.

  • Baguette - 1 baguette, or you can use a bakery loaf, french bread, rustic bread, sandwich roll, etc.
  • Butter - 8 tablespoons of butter (softened, unsalted, or you can use a butter substitute). Try using good quality European butter for extra richness.
  • Parmesan Cheese - 3 tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan.
  • Italian Seasoning - 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. A little goes a long way; adjust for your taste. Both dried Italian seasoning and the tube of herb paste work (this can be found in your grocery store's produce aisle).
  • Garlic - ½ teaspoon minced garlic. You can use minced, fresh, or use jarred minced garlic from the store.
  • Salt & Pepper - ½ teaspoon of each salt & pepper. To taste, however, I wouldn't suggest any more salt as the Parmesan has a good amount of salt in it.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Air fryer recipes tend to be super simple, and this garlic bread is no exception! To begin, you will need an air fryer (basket or convection style), a cutting board, a small mixing bowl, a sharp knife, and some measuring utensils.

This recipe will make 8 slices of tasty garlic bread! You can always make more if needed; make sure that you don't overcrowd the air fryer so that each slice cooks evenly.

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Process photo 2 of mixing the garlic bread topping.
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  1. Preheat. Set your air fryer temperature to 360°F (182°C) to preheat while you prepare the garlic spread.
  2. Slice bread. Cut your baguette or loaf in half, then again lengthwise or into small enough slices to fit into the air fryer.
  3. Combine ingredients. In a small bowl, add the 8 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Mix together well.
  4. Air fry until golden. Spread over one side of the baguette, then place the bread buttered side up into the air fryer. Bake at 360°F (182°C) for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Add a minute or two if you like your garlic bread extra crispy!
  5. Serve immediately. Remove from the air fryer and serve while warm.

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

  • You can substitute the baguette for bakery-style French bread. Just be sure to double or even triple the garlic bread spread! (based on the size of your bread)
  • Be sure to mince your garlic into very small pieces. No one wants to bite into a big chunk of garlic.
  • Use softened butter for easy mixing. Just let your butter sit out at room temperature.
  • If you use salted butter, omit the added salt to the recipe.
  • Preheat your air fryer. Preheating does make a difference in this case, and you'll get a better crisping on your garlic bread.
  • Cooking times may vary. Different model air fryers cook at different temps and times.
Wide image of the toasted air fryer garlic bread slices.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Allow the bread to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Or you could simply wrap them in aluminum foil as well.

Freezing

If you want to freeze leftovers, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place the bread in a resealable plastic bag or a freezer-safe container. It will keep well in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.

Allow it to thaw in the fridge, and follow the reheating instructions below.

Reheating

Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C) for a few minutes. Place your leftover garlic bread into the air fryer and heat it for 2-3 minutes or until it is heated through and crispy.

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❓ Recipe FAQs

Do I Need To Preheat My Air Fryer Before Making This?

In this case, it does help to preheat your air fryer before the garlic bread bakes. Preheating will help you get a crispier crust on the slices of bread. However, just note that it is not necessary to preheat your air fryer for most air fryer recipes.

What Type Of Bread Is Best For Making Garlic Bread?

You technically can use any type of bread to make air fryer garlic bread. However, crusty bread such as a baguette, ciabatta, rustic bread, or French bread will give you the best results as it crisps up nicely in the air fryer!

Can I Make Garlic Bread Without Butter?

Yes! If you don't have any butter on hand, you can simply replace it with extra virgin olive oil or any other butter substitute that you may have in your kitchen.

😋 More Tasty Air Fryer Recipes

  • Air Fryer Baked Potatoes - These air fryer potatoes are the easiest and quickest way to get tender and fluffy potatoes every time!
  • Air Fryer Meatballs - If you're looking for an effortless snack or appetizer full of flavor, these meatballs are a must-try!
  • Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers - A classic appetizer full of savory flavors and perfect for serving any occasion!
  • Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - These tasty chicken tenders are quick to prepare and will be enjoyed by kids and adults alike!
  • Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites - Cinnamon roll bites are the ultimate treat to enjoy as breakfast or dessert!
  • Air Fryer Frozen Pizza - Air fry a frozen pizza in just 10 minutes on your busy nights when you don't feel like cooking!

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Air Fryer Garlic Bread

This air fryer garlic bread is a quick and easy side dish that's incredibly tasty, perfectly crispy, and ready to serve in just 10 minutes! All you have to do is make garlic butter to spread over your sliced bread; then the air fryer takes over! Serve it with your favorite main dishes and watch how quickly it disappears!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 194kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 baguette (or French bread loaf, see notes)
  • 8 tablespoon butter (softened, unsalted)
  • 3 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic (finely minced)
  • ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
  • Cut your baguette in half then again lengthwise or small enough slices to fit into the air fryer.
  • In a small bowl add the butter, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix together well.
  • Spread over the baguette, place the bread into the air fryer and cook at 360°F (182°C) for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Add a minute or two for extra crispy garlic bread.
  • Remove from air fryer, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute the baguette for bakery-style french bread. Just be sure to double or even triple the garlic bread spread! (based on the size of your bread)
  • Be sure to mince your garlic into very small pieces. No one wants to bite into a big chunk of garlic.
  • Use softened butter for easy mixing. Just let your butter sit out at room temperature.
  • If you use salted butter, omit the added salt to the recipe.
  • Preheat your air fryer. Preheating does make a difference in this case, and you'll get a better crisping on your garlic bread.
  • Cooking times may vary. Different model air fryers cook at different temps and times.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg (11%) | Sodium: 466mg (20%) | Potassium: 44mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 370IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 53mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course Air Fryer, Appetizers, Side Dish
Cuisine American
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