Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Crisp, buttery, garlicky bread in under 10 minutes.
Before You Start
The fastest garlic bread there's: split a baguette, slather with garlic butter and let the air fryer turn it crisp and golden in minutes. Perfect alongside pasta or soup with almost no effort.
Instructions
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Mash the softened butter with the garlic, parsley and salt.
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Split the bread lengthways, or slice it most of the way through, and spread the garlic butter into every cut surface.
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Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F. Cut the bread to fit and place it butter side up.
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Air fry for 5 to 8 minutes until the edges are golden and crisp. Add the parmesan for the last 2 minutes if using.
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Slice and serve hot.
♨️ Air fryer notes
- Cook at 180°C / 350°F and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes for the crispiest result.
- Keep everything in a single layer with space around each piece. Overcrowding steams food instead of crisping it, so cook in batches if your basket is small.
- Shake or turn halfway, and check a few minutes early, since air fryers cook faster than ovens and every model runs slightly differently.
💡 Cook's tips
- Use softened, not melted, butter so it stays put on the bread instead of running off.
- Watch the edges. Thin bread crisps fast and can catch.
🔀 Make it your own
- Add a pinch of chilli flakes to the butter.
- Top with mozzarella for cheesy garlic bread, air frying until melted.
📦 Storing & reheating
Best fresh. Make the garlic butter ahead and keep it chilled for up to a week.
❓ Frequently asked
Can I use frozen garlic bread?
Yes, shop-bought frozen garlic bread air fries brilliantly. Cook at 180°C for 6 to 8 minutes straight from frozen.
How do I stop it burning?
Keep the temperature moderate at 180°C and check from 5 minutes. The high sides of thin bread colour quickly.
Adapting your own recipe? Use the oven to air fryer converter for temp and time, or the recipe scaler to halve or double this.
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