When I make this air fryer Texas toast I always have to make a double batch because my family loves it so much. You can make the homemade recipe or from frozen in under 10 minutes. Thick bread is toasted up with a garlic butter spread to make this incredible side dish.

If you have any leftover bread, be sure to try this amazing cinnamon toast recipe.

I grew up with my mom serving biscuits at almost every meal but my kids prefer garlic bread or Texas toast. There is something about the combination of butter and garlic that is hard to beat.

It pairs well with just about anything, especially pasta dishes, soup, and salad.

Using an air fryer to cook this toast is so fast and easy. It also gives you the perfect, toasty outside while keeping the bread warm and soft on the inside.

Why is it called Texas toast?

It’s thought that it might have been named in the 1940’s at a pig stand in Texas. An order for thick slices of bread would not fit in the toaster so they buttered and grilled the bread instead.

What kind of bread for Texas toast?

Try finding thick sliced, white bread. I used pre-sliced bread but you can slice your own, about 1-inch thick.

Ingredients needed

These are the ingredients for homemade Texas toast. You can also make frozen Texas toast in the air fryer. Just choose your favorite brand from the freezer section.

• Bread – Thick sliced white bread works the best for this recipe.
• Butter – Use sweet cream, unsalted butter. By using unsalted butter, you can control the amount of sodium in the dish. Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature to make it easy to spread.
• Garlic powder – Adds a nice garlic flavor.
• Fresh parsley – If you don’t have fresh, substitute with dried parsley.
• Salt – I prefer using sea salt for this.

How to make air fryer Texas toast

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1. Mix: Place softened butter in a bowl. Add in garlic powder, salt, and parsley. Using the back of a fork, mix the butter with other ingredients.
2. Spread: Spread both sides of each piece of bread with butter mixture. Place the bread in the air fryer basket.
3. Toast: Set temperature to 320 degrees F and cook for 3 minutes. Flip bread over and cook another 3 minutes.

How to make frozen Texas toast in air fryer

• Place frozen bread in air fryer basket. Depending on the size, you can typically fit 4-5 pieces of bread.
• Cook at 320 degrees F for 3 minutes. Flip bread over and cook another 3 minutes.

Heather’s recipe tips and variations

• Don’t stack or overlap the Texas toast slices in the basket. You want the hot air to be able to circulate around the whole piece of Texas toast.
• Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer.
• Set the butter out about 30 minutes before making the toast so that it can soften. If you are short on time, microwave the butter for 15-20 seconds.
• For a little variation, try adding a little shredded cheese to the top after you flip the bread so that it melts on top.

How to store Texas toast

Store: If you have any leftover garlic bread, wrap it up in foil or place in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Freeze: This bread can be frozen. Place in an airtight bag or container being sure to remove any excess air to avoid frost. I also like to wrap each piece of toast with plastic wrap and then place in a freezer bag. This will stay good for up to 3 months.

Reheat: Reheat in the oven on 350 degrees for about 5 minutes or back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.

How to make Texas toast without an air fryer?

Don’t have an air fryer yet, no problem! Texas toast can be also be made in the oven.

Follow the directions to make the butter spread, spread both sides of the bread and then place on a cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes.

What to serve with air fryer Texas toast?

This is an easy side dish to make and goes well with a variety of meals. You can also use it as a base for this sloppy Joe Texas toast recipe. Here are more great meals to serve alongside the toast:

• Baked mostaccioli
• Baked ravioli
• Green pasta
• Baked tortellini casserole
• Goulash
• Beef alfredo

More easy air fryer recipes

• Air fryer grilled cheese
• Air fryer hot dogs
• Air fryer thin chicken breasts
• Air fryer meatloaf

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