Air Fryer Garlic Bread

This delicious air fryer garlic bread recipe is an easy side dish to your favorite pasta dishes, tomato soup, or even with a salad. With the air fryer, you can have golden, toasted bread on the table in minutes.  

Easy Air Fryer Garlic Bread Recipe

Air Fryer Garlic Bread comes out perfectly crispy, topped with melted garlic butter. It is a perfect side dish with pasta meals, or this air fryer Chicken Parmesan, or air fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken. You will love this simple recipe because it makes delicious garlic bread using a French Bread Loaf from the store.

If you want to make homemade garlic bread, you can always start with this Air Fryer Bread recipe for the dough. You can also use pre-made frozen garlic bread, like Pepperidge Farm, if you want to save even more time.

For more easy bread recipes, try air fryer Irish soda bread, air fryer Yorkshire pudding, air fryer ranch breadsticks, or these easy air fryer garlic knots.

How to Make Buttery Garlic Bread in Air Fryer

STEP 1. Slice a half of a loaf of French bread or a baguette lengthwise. Then cut bread into evenly sized slices. If you are going to use the entire loaf, work in batches as they fit in your air fryer basket.

STEP 2. To make the garlic butter, use a small bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, and parsley flakes. Stir together to evenly distribute the ingredients into the butter.

STEP 3. Use a bread knife to spread garlic butter mixture on each slice of bread.

STEP 4. Place slices of bread in the air fryer basket in a single layer, and air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-6 minutes, until toast is golden and crispy.

Air Fryer Garlic Bread Tips:

• Make it cheesy: For a cheesy garlic bread, you can use any combinations of cheeses. Our favorites are grated parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, or mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle cheese on top of bread after toasting, and then return to air fryer additional cook time of 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
• Use frozen garlic bread: If using frozen bread, add 1-2 minutes to cook time. I use a Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer to make this recipe. Cooking times may vary depending on size and wattage of air fryer.

Variations

• Add extra seasonings: For a little extra flavor, sprinkle a little salt and pepper, ranch seasoning, or Italian seasoning.
• Spicy Garlic Bread: If you want your bread to be a little spicy, sprinkle a pinch of ground black pepper, chili powder, or red pepper flakes.

For more easy side dishes, try these air fryer Red Robin steak fries, air fryer scallops, air fryer Babybel cheese, or these air fryer armadillo eggs.

FAQS

What goes well with Garlic Bread?

This garlic bread is a perfect side dish to a comforting bowl of soup, paired with your favorite meal, or alone as a quick snack.

What bread is best to use for Garlic Bread?

That is a personal preference to thickness, and taste. For a crispy garlic bread, I suggest using fresh bread, like a French Loaf, Baguette, or Ciabatta Bread.

Do I need to brush the basket with olive oil?

I only use olive oil if something will stick to the basket. This garlic bread did not stick, but you can always add a light brushing of oil if you prefer.

How do I store leftover Garlic Bread?

This toast has the best flavor right after it's been freshly made. For leftovers, keep bread sealed in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-5 days. To reheat, place in the air fryer for 2-4 minutes, until warm and crispy.

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