Air fryer garlic bread is a crispy, delicious addition to any meal. Loaded with garlic and parmesan cheese, this classic bread side is always a mouthwatering hit.
I love garlic bread. I serve it with all kinds of dishes from spaghetti to fish. You name it, I’ll pair it with garlic bread. This version is so easy and so good, I get to make it all the time!
Air Fryer Garlic Bread
This was inspired by my braided pizza bread recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing instant pot chicken parmesan pasta recipe.
Ingredients
It only takes simple ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll have most of them in your kitchen already.
- Italian bread
- Roasted garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Unsalted butter
- Dried rosemary
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Onion powder
- Finely chopped scallion
- Mayonnaise
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped Italian parsley
- Smoked paprika
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
Instructions
This is a simple recipe to make, requiring only a few easy steps.
Step 1: Make the Garlic Butter Spread Base
Combine softened butter, mayonnaise, rosemary, oregano, basil, onion powder, fennel, scallion, parmesan cheese, and parsley in a large bowl and mix well.
Step 2: Add Garlic to Butter Mixture
Puree your roasted garlic and add it to the butter mixture.
Step 3: Air Fry the Bread
Slice the bread in lengthwise, as for a sandwich. Spread the garlic butter on top of the bread and cut it into pieces that will fit in the air fryer. Air fry at 380 degrees for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Serve
Sprinkle the garlic bread with paprika, more parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley and serve.
Hint: Don’t be afraid to really mix your butter mixture. The more thoroughly mixed, the better!
Substitutions
Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this air fryer garlic bread.
- Garlic Powder – If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can use garlic powder. Really pour it on to match the flavor intensity of the roasted garlic.
- Minced Onion – Minced onion will work if you don’t have scallions.
- Greek Yogurt – If you don’t have mayo, you can use Greek yogurt instead.
Variations
Want to personalize this air fryer garlic bread recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Spicy – Add chili pepper flakes to the butter mixture for a kick of heat.
- Mozzarella Cheese – Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top to make garlic cheese bread.
- Marinara Sauce – Serve this dish with marinara sauce for a great appetizer instead of a side.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Italian herbs and cheese bread.
Equipment
It only takes a few basic kitchen implements to make this recipe.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Air fryer
Storage
Store this bread in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze this bread for up to 3 months.
Tips
Although this is a super simple recipe, I have some tips to make it even easier for you.
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking.
- Mix your butter mixture thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Always grate your own cheese whenever possible for the best flavor.
More Garlic Recipes
Do you like garlic? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.
FAQ
Do you have questions about air fryer garlic bread? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about garlic bread in the air fryer.
Wrap the pieces in a double layer of cling wrap, then place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Wrap the garlic bread in foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through.
Yes! It’s perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Air fryer Garlic Bread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1 bulb garlic roasted
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon rosemary dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon fennel
- 1 scallion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ¼ cup parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoon Italian parsley fresh chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Prepare your garlic bulb for roasting. You'll be so glad you did.
- Meanwhile, prepare garlic butter. Combine softened butter, mayonnaise, rosemary, oregano, basil, onion powder, fennel, scallion, parmesan, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Mix well.
- Remove garlic from the air fryer.
- Squeeze the garlic gently out of the bulb and directly into a food processor. Purée.
- Add to the butter and stir to combine.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Slice bread in half sandwich style.
- Spread butter over the tops of the bread.
- Cut into pieces to fit into the air fryer, as desired. Sprinkle paprika over the bread and shred a bit more cheese over the top.
- Like this, with one slice on top of the other.
- Open faced.
- Or in smaller pieces.
- Decide and add your bread to the basket. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Until golden brown.
- Serve hot!
- Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy every bite!
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