A quick and crispy garlic bread topped with gooey cheese, made effortlessly in the air fryer.
About Time
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 minsIngredients
- French or Italian bread: 1 loaf (14 oz), halved lengthwise
- Salted butter: 1/4 cup, softened
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Minced garlic: 1 tbsp (or 1 tsp granulated garlic)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper: To taste
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 1/4 cups, shredded
- Parmesan cheese: 1/3 cup, finely shredded
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp, finely choppedInstructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
- Halve the loaf of bread lengthwise.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
Step 2: Air Fry the Bread Base
- Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the prepared bread halves in the air fryer basket or tray. (You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.)
- Air fry the bread for 4-5 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and crispy.
Step 3: Add the Cheese
- Remove the bread from the air fryer. Generously sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the toasted bread.
- Return the bread to the air fryer and cook at 200°C (390°F) for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
- Once done, remove the bread from the air fryer. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the cheese.
- Slice into portions and serve warm.
Amount Per Serving
- CALORIES: 320 (approximate)
- TOTAL FAT: 15g
- SATURATED FAT: 8g
- TRANS FAT: 0g
- UNSATURATED FAT: 7g
- CHOLESTEROL: 30mg
- SODIUM: 450mg
- CARBOHYDRATES: 35g
- FIBER: 2g
- SUGAR: 2g
- PROTEIN: 10g
Enjoy this crispy, cheesy garlic bread as the perfect side dish or snack, ready in no time with your air fryer!