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Homemade Air Fryer Garlic Bread

July 3, 2021 Leave a Comment

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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! 

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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!

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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:

  • Air fryer croutons – HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CROUTONS IN AN AIR FRYER
  • Pull apart bread
  • Garlic nan bread
  • Homemade pizza
  • Bagels 
  • Air fried whole loafs of bread
  • French baguettes 
  • Toast 
  • Flat bread 
  • Pittas 
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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.

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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

  • CAJUN AIR FRYER CRISPY CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD RECIPE
  • AIR FRYER LAMB CHOPS
  • AIR FRYER KFC SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
  • AIR FRYER GARLIC PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES
  • Soup
  • EASY NO YEAST HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH – TWO INGREDIENTS
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How to make homemade garlic bread in air fryer 

  1. Air fryer prep: Preheat your air fryer 
  2. Making garlic butter: Place your softened butter into a bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, thyme, parsley, rosemary, cheese and mix until combined.
  3. 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.
  4. Air frying garlic bread: Air fry the garlic bread for 2-3 minutes at 190°C/ 374°F
  5. Serve: Once cooked remove the garlic bread pieces from the air fryer and sprinkle with sea salt flakes to taste.
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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.

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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.

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Air Fryer Garlic Bread


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

  1. Air fryer prep: Preheat your air fryer
  2.  Making garlic butter: Place your softened butter into a bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, thyme, parsley, rosemary, cheese and mix until combined.
  3. 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.
  4. Air frying garlic bread: Air fry the garlic bread for 2-3 minutes at 190°C/ 374°F
  5. Serve: Once cooked remove the garlic bread pieces from the air fryer and sprinkle with sea salt flakes to taste.
  6. 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

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