Delicious Air Fryer Garlic Bread is easy to make and ready in just 5 minutes! A mix of butter, minced garlic and fresh herbs is spread over toast slices, then it’s topped with parmesan cheese and toasted until crispy and golden. Perfect to serve with your favorite pasta dishes and other Italian meals!
Air Fryer Garlic Bread Sticks is one side that we can all agree on for dinner! I mean, who can resist that wonderful garlic flavor combined with cheese and a perfectly toasty outside edge?! It’s one of those incredible and easy to make recipes that always disappears fast.
One of the best parts of this recipe is the homemade garlic butter spread with fresh parsley. Also, you can use whatever variety of bread that you happen to have on hand to make it. Pop it in the air fryer for just 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how crispy you like it, and you have irresistible, buttery garlic bread to pair with homemade lasagna or baked chicken parmesan!
Ingredients needed
This air fryer garlic bread recipe is made with just 5 ingredients in a matter of minutes! Here’s everything you’ll need to make it:
- Bread: We typically like to use French bread for this recipe, but really any bread variety will work. My kids love toast bec
- Salted butter: Use salted butter for extra flavor. Be sure it’s softened to room temperature, so that it will mix easily with the garlic and parsley.
- Garlic: You can’t have garlic bread without the delicious flavor of garlic. You’ll need to mince 2 to 3 cloves for this recipe.
- Parsley: Minced fresh parsley will add color and seasoning to the butter mix.
- Parmesan cheese: If you like cheesy bread, sprinkle some parmesan cheese over the top before baking.
How to make this recipe
This recipe is so quick and easy, and it tastes amazing! You’ll be making it so much that you’ll have this recipe memorized in no time! Here’s the simple process:
- Make the spread: Add butter, garlic, and parsley to a bowl and mix to combine.
- Add the butter mixture: Spread one side of the bread with the garlic butter mixture. Top with parmesan cheese if desired.
- Cook & serve: Slice the bread into small strips or in half and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400ºF for 3-5 minutes or until crispy and edges are lightly golden. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Expert tips
- Soft or crispy: If you like crispier garlic bread, bake it for closer to 5 minutes. If you like it softer, take it out after around 3 minutes. Wrapping the bread in aluminum foil before baking will also keep it softer.
- Cut into small pieces: We recommend cutting the bread into small pieces before air frying, so more pieces will fit in your air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may have to cook in batches.
- Cheese: If you love extra cheesy bread, you’ll definitely want to try our garlic cheesy bread next. Or for a Mexican spin, try this jalapeño popper cheesy breadsticks recipe.
Frequently asked questions
How long does garlic bread go in the air fryer for?
If you like your bread extra crispy, cook it at 400ºF for about 5 minutes. If you would prefer the bread to be soft, cook at 400ºF for about 3 minutes.
Can I bake this garlic bread in the oven?
Yes! Follow all of the prep instructions. Place slices of buttered bread on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400ºF for 12-15 minutes and until golden. You can also broil the top for 1-2 minutes, in the end, to add more crispiness.
What bread is best to use to make air fryer garlic bread?
We like to use slices of a French baguette. However, you can even use white sandwich bread to make this recipe. Other breads we really enjoy are ciabatta bread, Italian bread or even a rustic sourdough bread.
Serving suggestions
This air fryer garlic bread is delicious on its own with some marinara dipping sauce, or with a variety of other dishes. Here’s some of our favs:
Storing recommendations
If you have leftover garlic bread, you can enjoy it for tomorrow’s dinner! Here is the best way to store it and reheat it:
- Storing: Store any leftovers at room temperature. If it’s stored in the fridge, it may become hard. Wrap it in plastic wrap and it will keep for 1-2 days on your counter.
- To reheat: Wrap the garlic bread in foil and place it in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 2 to 3 minutes.
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5 Minute Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 4 slices white bread or French bread, cut into small pieces
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon parsley, minced
- parmesan cheese for topping, optional
Instructions
- Add butter, garlic, and parsley to a bowl and mix to combine.
- Spread one side of the bread with the garlic butter mixture. Top with parmesan cheese if desired.
- Slice the bread into small strips or in half and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400ºF for 3-5 minutes or until crispy and edges are lightly golden. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Equipment
Notes
- Storing: Store any leftovers at room temperature. If it’s stored in the fridge, it may become hard. Wrap it in plastic wrap and it will keep for 1-2 days.
- To reheat: Wrap the garlic bread in foil and place it in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
