Air Fryer Lemon Myrtle Garlic Bread
Air Fryer Lemon Myrtle Garlic Bread combines crisp, warm bread with melted garlic butter and aromatic Australian lemon myrtle. It is an easy side dish for barbecues, pasta dinners, soups, or shared appetizers.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Serrated knife
- Silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf crusty French or Italian bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons lemon myrtle powder
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F) for 3 minutes.
- Combine the softened butter, lemon myrtle powder, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Cut diagonal slices across the bread approximately 2.5 cm apart without cutting through the bottom.
- Spread the lemon myrtle garlic butter generously inside each cut.
- Wrap the bread in aluminum foil while leaving the top exposed.
- Place the wrapped bread in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes until the bread is hot and the butter has melted.
- Open the foil during the final 2 minutes for a crisper surface.
- Carefully remove the bread from the air fryer.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the bread warm with grilled meat, pasta, tomato soup, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. It works especially well alongside recipes from our Barbecue collection or as part of a shared platter featuring other appetizer recipes.Recipe Notes
Use properly softened butter so it spreads evenly between the bread slices. Do not cut completely through the bottom of the loaf because the intact base keeps the bread together. Lemon myrtle has an intense citrus aroma, so measure it carefully. Find more ways to use flavorful herbs in our Spices & Seasoning recipes.Variations
Add grated Parmesan or mozzarella between the cuts for a cheesy version. Chili flakes provide gentle heat, while chopped basil creates a fresher flavor. Replace half the butter with olive oil for a lighter texture. Browse our Bread recipes and Australian recipes for more inspiration.Wine Advice
A fresh Sauvignon Blanc complements the citrus character of lemon myrtle and cuts through the melted butter. A crisp Pinot Grigio is a lighter alternative.Nutrition values
Calories: 402 kcal | Carbohydrates: 58 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Sodium: 610 mg | Sugar: 3 g