Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Name: Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 oz unsalted butter (softened); 4 cloves minced garlic; ¼ cup cheddar cheese (shredded); ¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded); 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 1 French baguette (sliced in 1/2 inch sections)

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This Air Fryer Garlic Bread recipe makes perfectly toasted garlic toast in just a few minutes. It’s so easy to make this easy side dish that pairs with almost any meal.

cooked slices of garlic bread with fresh parsley on top on a white plate beside cloves of garlic and shredded cheese.

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Right off the bat you might be thinking, “why would you need an air fryer to make such an easy recipe?“. The answer: preheating an oven.

While it seems like nothing, we all know that an oven preheats at what seems like a snails pace. It’s right up there with boiling water, am I right?

The air fryer allows you to skip that preheated oven nonsense. No more waiting on the toast while your main course sits and waits impatiently.

This easy garlic bread recipe in the air fryer is incredibly delicious with so many main dishes. Our favorites are Italian meals such as baked ziti, slow cooker lasagna, and easy chicken cannelloni.

This air fried cheesy garlic bread recipe will forever change the method you make this perfect side dish.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

SUPER EASY – This best garlic bread is made in minutes, with no waiting on a preheating oven. Much faster to make than even easy focaccia bread.
VERSATILE – This air fryer garlic bread with sliced bread means you can use ANY bread. In fact, there’s so many variations to make it your own.
MAKE IT AHEAD – Freeze and air fry later so you always have some on hand.

Ingredients and Notes

ingredients on a table to make garlic toast in an air fryer such as a french baguette loaf, cloves of garlic, shredded cheese and fresh parsley.

Fresh Baguette – I like to use a French bread loaf because it gets crusty on the outside, and is soft on the inside. Yet, you can also use texas toast, Italian bread, ciabatta, or sourdough if you wish.
Butter – Real butter is creamy and full of flavor. I like to use unsalted butter yet feel free to use salted butter if that’s what you hand on hand,
Fresh Garlic – Fresh minced garlic has the best taste, and sometimes I do use the jarred stuff for convenience, even in my Homemade Alfredo Sauce. You can use garlic powder if needed.
Cheese – I like to use both grated parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese. They take this garlic toast to the next level. Yet, this is optional of course, or even add more if you want it extra cheesy.
Fresh Parsley – Adds that nice touch of flavor and color. Fresh is always best, yet use dried parsley if you need to.

As always, the full ingredients and recipe is on the printable recipe card is at the end of this post.

Recipe Variations

Add Herbs – add a teaspoon of finely chopped rosemary, thyme, or basil to the butter-garlic mixture.
Make it Spicy by incorporating a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper into the garlic-butter mixture.
Experiment with different cheese combinations. Try using a blend of mozzarella, fontina, and Gruyere cheeses in place of the cheddar and Parmesan.

Tips for Success

Choose a fresh French baguette for the best results. The texture of the bread will be at its prime, with a crispy crust and soft interior.
When slicing the baguette, aim for slices that are approximately 1/2 inch thick. Try to maintain consistency in the thickness of the slices to ensure even cooking.
Air fryers can vary in temperature and cooking times, so keep an eye on the garlic bread as it cooks, just like when you make air fryer chicken bites.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Arrange the garlic bread slices in a single layer, leaving some space between them. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly, ensuring even browning and crispiness.

How to Quickly Soften Butter

Add hot water to a tall glass. Dump out the water and put the butter in, then cover the top of the glass. The heated glass will soften the butter.

How to Air Fry Garlic Bread

homemade garlic butter in a clear bowl on a table next to a bowl of shredded cheese and fresh sliced bread.

STEP 1 – In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, the minced cloves of garlic and the cheeses.

slices of bread with garlic butter and shredded cheese on it, on top of a wooden cutting board beside a bowl of cheesy garlic butter.

STEP 2 – Take your sliced French baguette pieces and generously slather each piece with the cheesy garlic butter.

uncooked slices of bread with a cheese garlic butter on top, in a black air fryer basket.

STEP 3 – Place the slices in the basket of the air fryer, in a single layer ensuring they are not too crowded, so you might need to make this in more than one batch depending on the size of your air fryer. Cook at 350 ˚F for 4-5 minutes.

cooked garlic toast pieces in a black air fryer basket.

STEP 4 – When done, remove from air fryer. Serve this air fryer garlic bread with sliced bread warm.

Serving Suggestions

There are so many instances when a slice of buttery garlic bread is the most perfect side dish. It could be alongside a hot bowl of comforting soup such as homemade roasted tomato soup.

This easy homemade air fryer garlic toast is also great with taco chili, salad, or with your favorite pasta dishes such as pizza pasta casserole. I recently even served air fryer garlic bread slices with chicken legs bbq in oven.

Storage and Reheating

Keep in mind: delicious garlic bread is best enjoyed fresh and warm. For best results, serve it immediately after making.

To Store: Store leftover garlic bread slices in an airtight container, a resealable plastic zip bag, or even wrapped in aluminum foil. It’s best to store at room temperature (refrigerating causes the bread to become dry) for up 2 days. Leftover cheesy garlic butter can be stored in the fridge for up a week.

To Reheat Garlic Bread: Add leftover garlic toast to the air fryer at 350° F for about 2 to 3 minutes.

To Freeze: You can freeze already made and cooked garlic toast. Just allow them to cool completely and place into a freezer-safe zippered bag. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Make-Ahead Garlic Bread Instructions

I love buying frozen garlic bread from the grocery store. It’s so convenient to always have some on hand without a trip to the store.

The best thing about this simple recipe, is that you can make your own homemade garlic bread ahead of time, and freeze it for later as well. It’s just as convenient and even a frugal thing to do yourself.

simply follow the recipe for making the garlic butter mixture, and spreading it onto the bread.
Once prepped, place the prepared bread on parchment paper and flash freeze (place in freezer for 1 hour or until frozen).
Remove from the freezer and place into a freezer bag and then place back into the freezer for up to 3 months. To use, simply place frozen slices into the air fryer for 3-4 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

Recipe FAQ’s

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter for garlic toast?

Yes, you can use salted butter if that’s what you have on hand.

Can I substitute or omit the cheeses for garlic butter spread?

The combination of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses adds a delightful cheesy flavor, but feel free to experiment with other cheeses or omit them altogether.

Can I use a different type of bread for garlic toast?

You can certainly use other types of bread like texas toast, Italian bread, ciabatta, or sourdough. In a pinch, use regular sandwich bread even. Keep in mind that the cooking time may vary depending on the thickness and density of the bread.

How long does garlic bread take in the air fryer?

When air fried at 350, it should take 4-5 minutes. Yet this depends on thickness of the bread slices

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Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Skip the oven and save time with our foolproof Air Fryer Garlic Bread recipe. Perfectly crispy and flavorful every time. This game changer recipe will forever change how you make this popular side dish.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Italian

Author: Tammi

Ingredients

4 oz unsalted butter (softened)
4 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1 French baguette (sliced in 1/2 inch sections)

Instructions

In a bowl combine the softened stick of butter, the minced cloves of garlic and the cheeses.
Take your sliced French baguette and generously slather each piece with the garlic butter.
Place the slices in the basket of the air fryer, in a single layer ensuring they are not too crowded. Cook at 350 ˚F for 4-5 minutes.
Serve warm.

Notes

Air fryers can vary in temperature and cooking times, so keep an eye on the garlic bread as it cooks. Also depending on the size of your air fryer and how many you want to make you might need to make more than 1 batch.

Storage:

Place garlic bread slices in an airtight container and avoid refrigerating the garlic bread, as it can cause the bread to become dry.
Garlic bread is best consumed within 1 to 2 days.
To reheat, place the slices in the air fryer for a 1 to 2 minutes, just until they are warmed through and regain their crispy texture.

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