Air fryer garlic bread

Air fryer garlic bread recipe

Cooking garlic bread in the air fryer is one of the best ways to create that crunchy, golden and buttery perfection that garlic bread is loved for. An air fryer is ideal for cooking garlic bread as it’s so quick and easy, and the way an air fryer circulates hot air around the food will guarantee a crisp, toasted crust on your bread, while keeping the insides soft and fluffy. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s also super speedy to make, which means you can whip up some irresistible air fryer garlic bread in a flash whenever you need a snack or no-fuss side for pizza, pasta or soup.

How to cook garlic bread in air fryer

Cooking garlic bread in the air fryer is convenient and will give you delicious results, fast. You can use any type of bread you like to make your air fryer garlic bread, from a rustic baguette to a regular baguette, rolls or gluten-free bread. Just ensure you cut whatever you use to size so it fits comfortably in your air fryer (overcrowding is a big no-no). Once you’ve sorted your bread, it’s all about the butter. You’ll get the best results using a good-quality butter that you know you love the flavour of, then add as much or as little chopped or crushed garlic as you like. The addition of herbs will add some freshness and extra flavour. The air fryer garlic bread recipe below uses fresh parsley, but you could experiment with a range of different fresh or dried herbs such as thyme, oregano or rosemary to see which you prefer.

Tips for cooking and serving perfect air fryer garlic bread

Before cooking your garlic bread in the air fryer, you’ll need to preheat it to ensure your bread cooks evenly. Don’t be shy when spreading your bread with your homemade garlic butter – the more, the better, we say! The key to success when cooking in an air fryer is to not overcrowd the basket, so you may have to cook in batches if you’re preparing a large amount of bread at once. Keep a close eye on it when cooking and give it one or two shakes, or turn it over during the cooking process to help it along and ensure even browning.

You could also line your air fryer basket with a sheet of aluminium foil or a specially designed air fryer liner to avoid spilling crumbs in your air fryer and make it easier to clean.

Your air fryer garlic bread is the ideal snack on its own (simple and safe enough for the older kids to make as an after-school pick-me-up), but it’s also a tasty, crowd pleasing side dish for your favourite pasta, pizza, bolognese, soups, stews or salads.

Now get cooking

Air fryer garlic bread is a versatile side dish that can be served with so many delicious recipes to create a satisfying meal. Dish it up with these homemade meatballs or this Mexican-style chilli beef stew or go full ‘Italian night’ by pairing garlic bread with this margherita pizza. For a tasty twist on garlic bread, try cranberry and cheddar mini garlic breads, Philly cheesesteak garlic bread, or a garlic baguette with brie.