Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Crisp, golden garlic bread made with baguettes or ciabatta, softened butter, fresh garlic, parsley and optional Parmesan. The air fryer gives the bread crunchy edges while keeping the centre warm and buttery.
Ingredients
- 2 small baguettes about 125 g each, or 1 ciabatta loaf
- 50 g butter softened
- 3 cloves garlic finely grated or crushed
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan grated, optional
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- If using baguettes, cut diagonal slices along the top at 2 to 3 cm intervals without cutting all the way through.
- If using ciabatta, cut it in half crosswise, then split each piece horizontally.
- Combine the softened butter, garlic and parsley in a bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
- Spread the garlic butter over the cut bread and sprinkle with Parmesan, if using.
- Place the bread on a sheet of foil if preferred, then cook in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Cook in batches if necessary and serve warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the garlic bread immediately while the edges are crisp and the centre is warm and buttery. It works particularly well alongside pasta, soup, grilled dishes or as part of a shared meal.Recipe Notes
Use properly softened butter so the garlic and parsley can be distributed evenly. When using baguettes, avoid cutting completely through the bread so the loaf remains together while cooking. Parmesan is optional, but it adds a savoury, lightly crisp topping. Watch the bread during the final few minutes because both the edges and cheese can brown quickly in an air fryer.Variations
Add extra parsley for a fresher herb flavour or increase the garlic for a stronger result. The same garlic butter can be used on baguette, ciabatta or another crusty bread.Storage Advice
Garlic bread is best served freshly cooked. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat briefly in the Airfryer until hot and crisp.Wine Advice
A fresh Pinot Grigio pairs well with the garlic, butter and Parmesan without overpowering the bread. For a slightly more aromatic alternative, serve with a Sauvignon Blanc.Nutrition values
Serving: 85 gr | Calories: 275 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Sodium: 430 mg | Sugar: 2 g