Description
Crispy and buttery air fryer garlic bread made with fresh French bread, garlic powder, and fragrant parsley. This quick and easy recipe uses an air fryer to achieve golden, crisp slices perfect as a side or snack in just minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 small loaf French bread (or ½ of a larger loaf)
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for crisping the garlic bread evenly.
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the French bread in half lengthwise, then trim each half to a size that will fit comfortably inside your air fryer basket.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, garlic powder, and chopped parsley, mixing well to create a flavorful garlic butter spread.
- Spread the Butter Mixture: Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over each piece of bread, coating the surface thoroughly for maximum flavor.
- Air Fry the Bread: Place the garlic bread pieces side by side in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the butter is melted and the bread turns golden and crisp on the edges.
- Serve: Remove the toasted garlic bread from the air fryer, slice into serving pieces if needed, and serve immediately while warm and delicious.
Notes
- For an extra cheesy garlic bread variation, sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese over the bread before air frying.
- Adjust the garlic powder amount based on your preference for more or less garlic flavor.
- Use fresh parsley whenever possible for the best flavor, but dried works fine in a pinch.
- If your air fryer basket is small, you may need to cook the bread in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Serve as a side with pasta dishes, soups, salads, or enjoy as a snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: French
