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    The Best Garlic Bread In Air Fryer

    Published: Apr 30, 2021 · Modified: May 24, 2021 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Air fryer garlic bread can be made in minutes and is a great side dish to many meals. Make it homemade and fresh with a few simple ingredients or cook premade frozen bread.

    Toasted bread on cutting board.

    The air fryer comes in handy for making food that is quick and delicious. Some of the most popular air fryer recipes on this site are the air fryer Texas toast recipe and grilled cheese recipe so I thought I would share a more traditional garlic bread recipe.

    Ingredients needed

    Bread – Use either French or Italian bread

    Butter – Feel free to use salted or unsalted. I prefer using unsalted that way I can control the amount of sodium. You will want to make sure the butter is softened to make it easier to mix and spread on the bread.

    Garlic – The amount can be adjusted according to tasted but I have found that about 3 cloves works well. If you are using jarred chopped garlic, 2-3 teaspoons will work.

    Herbs – This is optional but I like to add a little fresh or dried parsley. You could also substitute with chives.

    Bowls of parsley, garlic, butter and bread.

    How to make garlic bread in the air fryer

    Scroll to the bottom for complete recipe instructions and video.

    Making garlic bread from scratch is so easy you will not want store bought again after making this recipe.

    1. Cut bread loaf into thirds or fourths depending on size and then cut in half.
    2. Add butter, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper to a bowl.
    3. Mix all the ingredients together until combined. I find using the back of a fork helps to blend everything together.
    4. Spread the butter mixture on each piece of bread.
    5. Place bread, butter side up in air fryer basket. Cook at 350 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until desired crustiness.
    Buttered bread in air fryer.

    Recipe tips

    • I find using a serrated knife helps to make cutting the bread easier.
    • Use fresh butter or even olive oil.
    • Make sure not to overlap bread in the basket. I can usually fit about 2 pieces at a time in my air fryer.
    • Air fryers can cook a little different so be sure to check your bread to make sure it doesn’t burn.

    What to serve with air fryer garlic bread

    • Green pasta
    • Baked mostaccioli
    • Ravioli lasagna
    • Chicken spaghetti

    How to make frozen garlic bread in air fryer

    Homemade garlic bread can be made in about 5 minutes but I understand sometimes when you are in a hurry, frozen is a quick and easy alternative. To make frozen garlic bread in the air fryer:

    • Place the frozen bread in the air fryer basket.
    • Cook at 350 degrees F for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. If it has cheese, you might need to add an extra 1-2 minutes.

    Can you freeze garlic bread?

    Yes you can! Make according to directions and then let it cool. Wrap with plastic wrap and then foil and freeze. When ready to eat, let it thaw in refrigerator and then cook in air fryer at 350 for 3-4 minutes.

    More easy air fryer recipes

    • Air fryer quesadillas
    • Air fryer frozen pretzels
    • Air fryer frozen chicken patties
    • Air fryer egg rolls
    • Air fryer BBQ chicken

    Let me know if you make this recipe in the comments below. Enjoy!

    Bread with garlic on cutting board.
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    Garlic Bread In Air Fryer

    Make delicious homemade bread in the air fryer in minutes.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air bread
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 105kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 loaf bread Italian or French
    • 1/4 cup butter, softened
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped Use 1/4 teaspoon if using dried parsley.

    Instructions

    • Cut bread loaf into thirds or fourths. Slice each section in half.
    • Place softened butter, chopped garlic, parsley, salt and pepper into a bowl.
    • Mix the ingredients until combined. Spread butter mixture on each piece of bread.
    • Place bread in the air fryer basket, butter side up.
    • Cook at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Check to see if any additional time is needed. If so, add 1-2 minutes or until it reaches desired crustiness.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers

      May 04, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love garlic bread but sometimes it’s too much work to turn on the oven especially if I’m only making one or two servings. I’ll have to use the air fryer next time. I love the air fryer but sometimes I forget trying to make certain foods in it.

      Reply
    2. Msjane90

      May 03, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      Oh wow! This looks so good and delicious! Got me craving right now!
      Thanks for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Marysa

      May 03, 2021 at 2:33 am

      How neat that you can make bread in the air fryer. This sounds yummy! I would love an air fryer.

      Reply
    4. natalia flores

      May 03, 2021 at 1:54 am

      I always love to eat bread for my breakfast and I should try this tomorrow, Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    5. Swathi

      May 03, 2021 at 1:00 am

      5 stars
      Garlic bread in air fyer sounds really nice. I need to try it.

      Reply
    6. Catalina

      May 02, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      What an easy and delicious appetizer. Love to use my air fryer for snacks!

      Reply
    7. Nichole Muczynski

      May 01, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      You are a life saver my friend! My boyfriend and son require garlic bread on pasta nights and I can’t eat it so this will be a quick way to work some up for them! Thank you!!

      Reply
    8. MELANIE EDJOURIAN

      May 01, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love garlic bread although don’t get it often. I love that you can make it in an airfyer that’s such a fab idea.

      Reply
    9. Lynndee

      May 01, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      I love a good garlic bread with my pasta. Your garlic bread looks so good. I want to have some right about now.

      Reply
    10. Gervin Khan

      May 01, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      Wow, this is lit! This food is new to me and I feel like its taste is gonna be awesome!

      Reply
    11. Kathy

      May 01, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      This does look amazing. I would have never thought about putting garlic bread in the air fryer. I’ll have to give this a try.

      Reply
    12. Eileen M Loya

      May 01, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      It is amazing what an air fryer can do! I have been wanting to get one for myself, but haven’t gotten down to really shopping for one. I must not let Mother’s day pass without taking an air fryer home.

      Reply
    13. Nikki Wayne

      May 01, 2021 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      This would definitely taste perfect, I love cooking in my air fryer so much especially with recipes like this.

      Reply
    14. Tara Pittman

      April 30, 2021 at 9:35 pm

      I love this method on cooking bread. The air fryer is so useful for many meals.

      Reply

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