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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Bread Recipes » Air Fryer Garlic Bread

    Published: January 25, 2023 / Updated: January 4, 2023 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Air Fryer Garlic Bread

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    plate full of sliced garlic bread with kitchen towel with title text overlay.
    plate full of sliced garlic bread with kitchen towel with title text overlay.
    plate full of sliced garlic bread with kitchen towel with title text overlay.

    Air Fryer Garlic Bread is an easy recipe that's ready in minutes! Perfect side dish for pastas, soups, stir fry recipes, and more.

    plate full of sliced garlic bread with kitchen towel.

    Garlic bread is on the list of Go To side dishes that our whole family loves. The crunchy crusty bread topped with buttery garlic spread is irresistible!

    If you're looking for an easy way to make it, try this Air Fryer Garlic Bread recipe. It's quickly becoming our family's favorite way to make garlic bread!

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
    • More bread recipes
    • Air Fryer Garlic Bread

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    plate full of sliced garlic bread with kitchen towel.

    If you try this recipe, I think you and your family will love it too!

    • It's an easy side dish to make. Just three simple steps and you're done!
    • This is a fast recipe. You can make this in less than 10 minutes.
    • It calls for simple ingredients that are pantry staples.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    sliced French bread, parmesan cheese, parsley, butter, and garlic to make garlic bread.

    Bread - I've found that French bread is the best bread for garlic bread. It's soft and pillowy on the inside with a nice crust.You can either buy a whole French loaf and slice it, or buy sliced bread. It also gives you nicely sized garlic bread pieces.

    You can also use a French baguette, which will give you smaller slices, or an Italian bread like Ciabatta. Really, you can use almost any bread for this recipe!

    Butter - For the best results, use unsalted butter that is softened at room temperature. This means taking the butter out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you are ready to make the garlic bread. It's soft enough that when you press into the butter with a finger it easily leaves an indentation. See our FAQ section below for ways to soften butter.

    Herbs and aromatics - All this bread needs is some minced fresh garlic and fresh parsley to add the best flavor. You can also use Italian seasoning if you'd like.

    Cheese - You can use grated parmesan cheese or your favorite dairy-free parmesan.

    Optional: If you want super cheesy bread, air fry according to the directions below. Then add shredded mozzarella cheese on top and air fry time for a second time for 30 seconds to one minute. Add just enough cheese to cover the top in a thin layer -- don't overdo it or the cheese can burn.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Full instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but here's a quick visual step-by-step guide for making the best garlic bread.

    If you would like, you can lightly spray some olive oil onto the air fryer basket or tray, but I have found it's usually not necessary.

    If you have a whole loaf of bread, be sure to slice it into thick slices first. One loaf of French bread usually yields about 8 slices.

    bowl full of ingredients to make a garlic butter spread, with fork on top.
    bowl of garlic butter spread in a small bowl.
    1. In a small or medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, parmesan, chopped parsley, and minced garlic until everything is well mixed.
    spreading garlic butter spread onto a garlic bread slice.
    two slices of garlic bread in an air fryer basket.

    2. Spread the garlic butter mixture over one side of each slice of bread.

    3. Place slices in a single layer in an air fryer basket or tray, then air fry at 350°F for 2-3 minutes, just until the edges are golden brown.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    two slices of garlic bread in an air fryer basket.
    What's the best type of bread for garlic bread?

    French bread is best, but you can also use a baguette, Ciabatta bread, or almost any thick bread for this recipe.

    How long do I need to air fry garlic bread?

    This simple recipe has a base cook time of 2-3 minutes. Because every air fryer is different, some will cook faster than others. Start with 2-3 minutes, and if the bread is not done to your liking, air fry again for 2-3 more minutes. Be sure to check the bread in 30-second increments because it can go from lightly toasted to burnt fairly quickly!

    What's the best way to store leftover bread?

    This bread is best eaten right after it's air fried, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-4 days. Be sure to let the bread cool at room temperature before storing.

    What can I make with leftover and day-old garlic bread?

    Buttery garlic bread that's a day or two old makes the best croutons and breadcrumbs!

    🍽 Serving ideas

    bowl of lobster pasta with side of garlic bread, herbs, glass of white wine, and a kitchen towel.

    This easy air fryer recipe is the perfect side dish for so many meals!

    Pair it with any number of pasta dishes. For comfort food family dinner, serve it with some reader favorite recipes like Creamy Ground Beef Pasta, Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef, Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs, or Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Dairy-Free).

    For a date night in, serve this delicious garlic bread with a luxurious seafood dish. Try our Risotto with Prawns, Lobster Pasta, Air Fryer Lobster Tails, or Seafood Paella.

    Garlic bread is also great to serve alongside soup, like our Chicken Minestrone Soup, Slow Cooker Meatball Soup, Chicken Minestrone Soup, or One-Pot Lasagna Soup.

    🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

    plate of garlic bread slices in front of a Ninja Foodi air fryer.

    Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

    Knife and cutting board - use a serrated knife to slice the bread on a large sturdy cutting board.

    Bowl - you'll need a small bowl or a medium bowl and a whisk or a fork to mix together the garlic butter spread.

    Air fryer - You can make this garlic bread in any air fryer, but may need to work in several batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Remember that every air fryer is different; some will require more cook time than others. We make this air fryer in our Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker/Air Fryer and in our Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer. Garlic bread takes a few minutes of extra cooking time in the Dual Zone Air Fryer compared to other air fryers.

    More bread recipes

    • Air Fryer Biscuits
    • Filipino Spanish Bread
    • Air Fryer Pizza
    • Homemade French Bread

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    plate full of sliced garlic bread with kitchen towel.

    Air Fryer Garlic Bread

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 3 mins
    Total Time: 8 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Garlic bread is easy to make in the air fryer! Great side dish for any family dinner.
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 479kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
    • 8 slices French bread

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, parmesan, garlic cloves, and chopped fresh parsley.
    • Brush each slice of garlic bread with the butter mixture.
    • Air fry at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.

    Notes

    Bread: You can substitute the French bread with baguette or ciabatta bread.
    Air frying time: Every air fryer is different and cooking time will vary. The cook time in this recipe is the minimum time needed for most air fryers. This is the time I use for our Ninja Foodi Deluxe, however our Dual Zone Air Fryer required double the time. 
    Cheese: If you want to add even more cheese on top, air fry according to the directions below, then add it and air fry time for a second time for 30 seconds to one minute. Add just enough cheese to cover the top in a thin layer -- don't overdo it or the cheese can burn.
    Storage: garlic bread is best served warm immediately after it's made. However, you can place the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
    To reheat: place a slice or two in the air fryer basket or tray and air fry at 350°F for 1 minute, or until reheated to your preference.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 5mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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