Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this Air Fryer Garlic Bread is made with buttery garlic spread, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect side dish for pasta, soups, salads, and family dinners
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- French baguette or Italian bread loaf
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Extra chopped parsley for garnish
- Extra grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Slice the bread in half lengthwise and spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place the bread halves into the air fryer basket with the buttered side facing up. Air fry for 5–7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Carefully remove the garlic bread and let it cool for 1 minute.
- Slice into serving pieces.
- Sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm with pasta, soup, salad, or your favorite main dish
Notes
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor.
- Use softened butter for easy spreading.
- Keep an eye on the bread during the final minute to prevent over-browning.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts and browns better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Air fryer cooking times may vary depending on the model.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g