Air Fryer Crumpet Garlic Bread
If you love garlic bread and crumpets, this Air Fryer Crumpet Garlic Bread is the perfect fusion of both! Crumpets have a light, airy texture with deep pockets that soak up buttery, garlicky goodness, creating a crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside treat. This recipe is quick, requires minimal ingredients, and delivers maximum flavor.
It’s perfect as a side dish, snack, or appetizer, and thanks to the air fryer, it’s ready in just 5 minutes with no need to turn on the oven!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients (Serves 2-4)
4 crumpets, halved
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
½ teaspoon dried oregano or parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of each crumpet.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top (if using).
Place the crumpets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, buttered side up.
Air fry for 4–6 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan.
Tips & Variations
For extra crispiness, air fry for an extra 1–2 minutes.
Make it cheesy by adding mozzarella or cheddar before air frying.
Add a spicy kick with a pinch of chili flakes.
Use herb butter for more depth of flavor—try mixing in basil, thyme, or rosemary.
Vegan option: Substitute butter with vegan butter and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Nutrition (Per Serving, Approximate)
Calories: 180
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 20g
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g