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Homemade Air Fryer Garlic Bread

July 3, 2021 Leave a Comment

Air fryer Garlic Bread is a classic and this homemade recipe tastes AMAZING! The perfect side dish which is so quick and easy to make! Made with a French baguette, garlic butter and freshly chopped herbs. You can add cheese or even freeze in advance and cook from frozen!

Where did garlic bread originate from?

The popular side dish garlic bread can often be found in most restaurants and has origins in Italy. However, garlic bread as we know it, is said to be an American adaptation of authentic Italian bruschetta. Bruschetta is bread which has toppings, most commonly topped with fresh chopped tomatoes seasoned with olive oil, salt, balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. Homemade garlic bread can be made in the air fryer baked, air fried or grilled!

Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe on a plate

Can you air fry bread

Can you air fry bread, well the simple answer is YES! Air fryers work similar to ovens with a heating element and fan which evenly distributes the air within an air fryer. You can make so many bread dishes in a air fryer, here are some examples:

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Pull apart bread
Garlic nan bread
Homemade pizza
Bagels
Air fried whole loafs of bread
French baguettes
Toast
Flat bread
Pittas

How to make homemade garlic butter

A great garlic butter recipe is the key to making the best homemade air fryer garlic bread! You can make garlic butter by using fresh or dried herbs however I find fresh herbs taste and look the best! Garlic butter can also sometimes be made with just olive oil for garlic bread however I like to mix garlic butter with olive oil for a rich indulgent flavour. Also adding grated parmesan cheese adds to the saltiness and flavour of the bread.

garlic butter ingredients fresh and homemade

Does garlic bread need to be refrigerated

You can store uncooked garlic bread ahead of time in the fridge however you need to ensure the bread is sealed / covered completely to ensure the bread does not dry and go stale. Garlic bread cooks relatively quickly when cooked from chilled. You can also store excess garlic butter in the fridge or freezer to use at another time. Garlic butter can be a great addition to use in other cooking, for example brushed on steak or mixed into a pasta dish for extra flavour.

What to eat with air fryer garlic bread

A perfect side dish, garlic bread works well with many dishes. The most popular way to serve garlic bread is alongside popular Italian dishes such as lasagne, spaghetti bolognese, chicken parmesan. However, garlic bread works well as a side with other dishes such as

How to make homemade garlic bread in air fryer

Air fryer prep: Preheat your air fryer
Making garlic butter: Place your softened butter into a bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, thyme, parsley, rosemary, cheese and mix until combined.
Bread prep: Slice the French baguette into equal garlic bread slices. Then generously spread one or both sides of the bread and place directly into the air fryer basket or tray.
Air frying garlic bread: Air fry the garlic bread for 2-3 minutes at 190°C/ 374°F
Serve: Once cooked remove the garlic bread pieces from the air fryer and sprinkle with sea salt flakes to taste.

French baguette bread slice for garlic bread

Air fryer garlic bread in a basket not cooked

Can you freeze air fryer garlic bread

You can freeze garlic breads which is useful so that you can have a batch prepped in advance or make in bulk if you have an event or dinner party. I like to keep my individually sliced garlic bread pieces in a freezer friendly food bag or in foil when freezing. The garlic bread should not be cooked before freezing but the garlic butter should be added to the bread slices.

H3 How to cook frozen garlic bread in air fryer

Again its pretty simple to air fry garlic bread even straight from frozen, just add the garlic bread pieces straight from the freezer and air fry for 8 minutes at 340°F/170°C.

Air fryer garlic cheese bread

To make cheesy garlic bread is simple, after spreading the garlic butter on the French bread, top with mozzarella cheese until each piece is covered. Air fry again at 190°C/ 374°F this time for 3-4 minutes util the cheese is melted and golden, no need to add addition sea salt.

Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread in the basket

Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread in an air fryer basket

Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread CHEESE PULL

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Author: Catherine
Total Time: 7 minutes
Yield: 8-10

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Description

Air fry Garlic Bread is a classic and this homemade recipe tastes AMAZING! The perfect side dish which is so quick and easy to make! Made with a French baguette, garlic butter and freshly chopped herbs. You can add cheese or even freeze in advance and cook from frozen! These yummy garlic bread bites sticks were made in my instant vortex air fryer!

Ingredients

Salted Butter (soft but not melted) – 156g / 2/3 Cup
Olive oil – ml / ¼ Cup 60 ml
Fresh Garlic cloves – 6 x finely chopped/minced
Fresh Thyme – 1 x tablespoon
Fresh Parsley – 1 x large handful finely chopped / ¼ Cup / 9g
Fresh rosemary
Parmesan / Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (grated) – 11g / ¼ Cup
French Baguet – 30cm approximately or cut to size
Sea salt flakes to garnish
(Optional – grated mozzarella cheese)

Instructions

Air fryer prep: Preheat your air fryer
Making garlic butter: Place your softened butter into a bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, thyme, parsley, rosemary, cheese and mix until combined.
Bread prep: Slice the French baguette into equal garlic bread slices. Then generously spread one or both sides of the bread and place directly into the air fryer basket or tray.
Air frying garlic bread: Air fry the garlic bread for 2-3 minutes at 190°C/ 374°F
Serve: Once cooked remove the garlic bread pieces from the air fryer and sprinkle with sea salt flakes to taste.
Cheesy Air Fryer Garlic Instructions: to make cheesy garlic bread simply follow the instructions above but after spreading the garlic butter on the French bread, top with mozzarella cheese until each piece is covered. Air fry again at 190°C/ 374°F this time for 3-4 minutes util the cheese is melted and golden, no need to add addition sea salt.

Notes

Do not overlap the garlic bread pieces, air fry in batches.

You can increase the cooking time for a more crispy texture

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 2
Category: Side dish
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: air fryer, air fryer garlic bread, garlic bread, garlic butter

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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls

June 15, 2021 Leave a Comment

This middle eastern spiced Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl recipe is a healthy & delicious meal! Succulent air fried chicken marinated in a homemade shawarma spice mix, served with fresh salad, rice and hummus! You need to try this AMAZING recipe! Perfect for lunch, meal prep or even for dinner!

air fryer chicken shawarma in a bowl with salad rice and hummus

What is chicken shawarma

Chicken shawarma is chicken that has been marinated in the middle eastern, Lebanese shawarma spice mix. The chicken is most commonly grilled or added to a kebab rotisserie but this chicken shawarma rice bowl recipe works well in the air fryer too!

What do you serve with chicken shawarma

You can serve chicken shawarma with an array of accompanying dishes. I love to serve air fryer chicken shawarma in a rice bowl with hummus and salad. Shawarma is also often paired with garlic sauce as a flavourful creamy condiment. Here are some other popular ways to serve air fryer chicken shawarma:

Wraps
Sandwiches
Inside a pitta
Kebabs
Meal prep salad bowls

air fryer chicken thighs shawarma on a plate

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Where is chicken shawarma from

Chicken shawarma originates form the middle eastern country of Lebanon.

What is shawarma spice

Shawarma spice is the foundation seasoning that brings together shawarma marinades. The aromatic dried spice blend can be used to marinate chicken, lamb, and even fish and vegetables. Shawarma spice can be purchased but I like to make my own as it so easy to do and can be used for other dishes when batch made in bulk. Essentially all you need to do is mix the following ground spices to create shawarma spice. (Get the FULL recipe including measurements + cooking instructions at the bottom of this page)

Allspice
Black pepper
Cinnamon
Cumin
Cardamon
Ginger
Chilli powder
Ground nutmeg
Ground coriander

Is chicken shawarma healthy

Full of protein and healthier when air fried or grilled / barbequed, chicken shawarma is defiantly a healthy addition to your meal! It can be even healthier when using lean chicken breast fillets rather than thighs to reduce the amount of saturated fat per serving.

How to marinate chicken shawarma

To marinate chicken with shawarma, add chicken thighs to a large bowl, pour over the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and then mix. Once combined mix in shawarma dried spice until all the chicken pieces are fully coated in the marinade. At this stage you can marinate the chicken overnight for extra flavour or air fry straight away!

air fryer raw chicken shawarma in an air fryer basket

What temperature to cook chicken thighs in an air fryer

For tender juicy air fryer chicken thighs, I find they cook best at 170c / 340f.

How long to cook boneless chicken thighs in an air fryer

Boneless chicken thighs cook a lot quicker in the air fryer compared to when the bone is still inside the thigh. For the best results I like to air fry boneless chicken thighs for 18 minutes. If you unsure about whether chicken is cooked I highly recommend buying an affordable kitchen prob to confirm accurate internal temps of cooked food. The chicken should be 75c/167f or over in temperature once fully cooked.

How to make air fryer chicken shawarma thighs

Making chicken shawarma is quick and easy to do, once the chicken is marinated in the shawarma spice it’s placed into the air fryer basket to air fry until cooked!

air fryer chicken thighs shawarma in the basket

What is a rice bowl

A rice bowl is a combination of ingredients paired with rice, similar to a buddha bowl. They are usually great for lunch when topped with proteins, vegetables, hummus, sauces, seeds and salads.

How to make a rice bowl

To assemble a chicken shawarma rice bowl spread spoonful’s of hummus at the base of the bowl, add rice to the other side of the bowl, then top with sliced pieces of chicken shawarma and salad. You can also add your favourite dressing on top too! Garlic yogurt & chilli sauce works quite well with the shawarma flavours.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AN AIR FRYER

Air frying is such a great way of cooking food! The popular small counter top electric air fryer convection oven, mimics the process of “frying food” without having to deep fry in oil! Here are some of the top benefits of cooking with an air fryer;

Healthier – Air frying is a much healthier alternative to deep or shallow frying food. Up to 80% less fat can be achieved in certain air fried meals by using this cooking method rather than frying conventionally in oil.
Even cooking – Because the fan in an air fryer circulates at a high speed within a small space, food tends to crisp up quicker and cook evenly throughout.
Time efficient – Although some air fryers have a pre heat setting, air fryers generally heat up very quickly. Due to their size, cook times are substantially lower compared to an oven, which can take up to 15 minutes to pre heat fully and come up to temperature.
Easy to use – Using Air fryers is very easy and is a great kitchen tool for cooks that might not be as confident in the kitchen.
Saves space – As air fryers are small and portable, they are great for people who may not have access to a fully functioning kitchen. For example a college student or someone who lives in a studio apartment where you may not have access to a full size oven.
Versatility – Air fryers are probably the most versatile kitchen gadgets available. Not only can you air fry food, you can also bake, grill, toast, steam and roast ingredients in the air fryer.

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