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Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Jan 8, 2025 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 10 Comments

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Diet: Vegetarian
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This super simple homemade garlic bread recipe takes just 5 minutes and it's all done in the air fryer. Air Fryer Garlic Bread is the perfect quick and easy side dish to go alongside pasta or soup. Crispy and buttery garlic bread, without having to turn the oven on.

Four slices of garlic bread on a board topped next to a bulb of garlic.

Air fryer garlic bread is the perfect addition to almost any meal and the best thing is, it takes just 5 minutes to cook. Easy to adapt, goes with so many different meals and it's total comfort food.

Cooking garlic bread in the air fryer is going to blow your mind!

If you are looking for some more garlicky recipes, then why not try our Garlic Spring Greens, Homemade Garlic Crisps or Garlic Green Beans?

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Bread - Step by Step
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Air Fryer Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • Quick - This air fryer garlic bread takes just a couple of minutes to prepare and then just 5 minutes in the air fryer to get it nice and crispy.
  • Easy - It's as easy as mixing together the ingredients and smothering it on the bread. So simple.
  • Versatile - I am not sure there is anything I wouldn't serve with garlic bread! This goes so well with pasta and soup and we have lots of suggestions for you below.
  • Adaptable - There are lots of ways to make garlic bread even better. Carry on reading to see our suggestions.
  • Freezeable - You can make these up and keep in the freezer, ready to air fry when you are serving up a meal.

Ingredients and Substitutions

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A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Bread - We used a part baked baguette, as the bread is being cooked in the air fryer. If you are using an already cooked baguette, then you might want to adjust the cooking time.
  • Garlic - Freshly crushed is always best, but to save time you could use already crushed garlic. For a more intense garlic flavour, you could use roasted garlic.
  • Butter - We used unsalted softened butter.
  • Cheese - Who doesn't love cheesy garlic bread? We added a little Parmesan to give it that cheesy flavour and also to help crisp it up.
  • Parsley - A little parsley really freshens it all up. You could use fresh basil instead, which goes really well with the Parmesan.

Variations

This is a pretty simple recipe, which is what we love about it. But, there are a few ways that you can change it up.

Bread - We used a part baked baguette, but you could use a ready cooked French baguette. You could also use ciabatta, which makes really good garlic bread.

Cheese - We used a little Parmesan to add that cheesy flavour and to also add some crispiness, but if you wanted a more melty cheese, then go with a little mozzarella or a mature cheddar which has a strong flavour.

Pesto - For a real flavour boost, ditch the fresh herbs and mix some good quality pesto into the butter and spread it all on. This works for a sun-dried tomato paste too.

How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Bread - Step by Step

A small glass dish full of melted butter.
  1. Step 1: Melt the butter.
Garlic, herbs and cheese added to the butter.
  1. Step 2: Add the garlic, Parmesan and parsley. Mix well to combine.
Four slices of baguette with garlic and herb butter on them.
  1. Step 3: Slice the baguette in half, then in half again lengthways. Spread the butter mixture over the slices.
Four slices of uncooked garlic bread in an air fryer basket.
  1. Step 4: Put the bread into your air fryer. Cook at 180°C for 5-6 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

I don't think there is anything that doesn't go well with this. I mean, I wouldn't serve it with dessert, but when it comes to soups, stews and pasta, it goes with pretty much everything.

Pasta and garlic bread are a delicious match, and I always order it as a side when we go out for Italian. Why not try our Mushroom Carbonara, Chicken Pesto Pasta, 10 Minute Cream Cheese Pasta, Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, Easy Marmite Pasta or Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Bake?

Why just dip sliced bread in soup when you can dip in some cheesy garlic bread? It goes so well with soup, and here are some of our favourites - Easy Tomato Soup, Kale Soup, Potato and Leek Soup, Creamy Vegetable Soup or Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

We also love just dipping garlic bread into some homemade marinara. It makes a great starter for an Italian meal.

A slice of garlic bread topped with chopped parsley.

Storage

Store: Any leftover air fryer garlic bread can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze: You can also make these up in advance and then freeze them in a single layer. Once they are frozen you can then keep them in an air tight container in the freezer. You can then air fry them from frozen for about 5-7 minutes. You can freeze cooked garlic bread too. I would recommend defrosting it before it goes in the air fryer to be reheated though.

Reheat: You can reheat garlic bread in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes, until warmed through.

Extra Tips

  • We quartered the baguette, however you could cut it into slices.
  • Make sure the garlic bread goes into your air fryer in a single layer to allow the air to circulate.
  • Feel free to adjust the cooking times depending on how crispy you like your garlic bread.
  • You can use dried parsley instead of fresh if that is all you have.
  • This recipe is a great way to bring bread back to life. So, if you have a baguette that is going a little stale, make air fryer garlic bread with it.
  • Because of the texture, garlic bread is best served right away.
Slices of garlic bread in front of a striped towel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cook frozen garlic bread in the air fryer?

Yes, you can. You will need to separate it into pieces if it is a full baguette. The frozen slices will take a couple of minutes longer in the air fryer, but this depends on the size of the slices.

How to make vegan air fryer garlic bread

To make this vegan, firstly make sure the bread is vegan and then swap the butter for your favourite vegan alternative, or use olive oil instead.

How can I keep the garlic bread warm?

Seeing as we are not using an oven for this, to keep it warm, just wrap it in foil until you are ready to serve.

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If you’ve tried this air fryer garlic bread recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

Air fryer garlic bread on a wooden serving board.

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

By: Dannii Martin
Crispy and buttery Air Fryer Garlic Bread takes just 5 minutes and is the perfect quick and easy side dish to go alongside loads of dishes.
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Vegetarian
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 7 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Allergens:
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Dairy
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Gluten

Ingredients

  • 1 Part baked baguette
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 5 Garlic cloves - crushed
  • 4 tablespoon Parmesan - finely grated
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - finely chopped

Instructions

  • Melt 2 tablespoon Butter.
  • Add 5 Garlic cloves, 4 tablespoon Parmesan and 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley. Mix well to combine.
  • Slice 1 Part baked baguette in half, then in half again lengthways. Spread the butter mixture over the slices.
  • Put the bread into your air fryer. Cook on the Air Fry setting at 180°C/350℉ for 5-6 minutes.

Recipe Tips

  • We quartered the baguette, however you could cut it into slices.
  • Make sure the garlic bread goes into your air fryer in a single layer to allow the air to circulate.
  • Feel free to adjust the cooking times depending on how crispy you like your garlic bread.
  • You can use dried parsley instead of fresh if that is all you have.
  • This recipe is a great way to bring bread back to life. So, if you have a baguette that is going a little stale, make air fryer garlic bread with it.
  • Because of the texture, garlic bread is best served right away.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1382mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 777IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 0.5mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Wanda says

    March 03, 2023 at 3:52 pm

    5 stars
    I love garlic bread and making it in the air fryer is brilliant! Can't wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  2. Andrea says

    March 03, 2023 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    This quick, easy and fabulous garlic bread is perfect for pasta night in my house.

    Reply
  3. Dana says

    March 03, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    This turned out wonderfully! Love the crisp on the bread. Perfect method for doing garlic bread.

    Reply
  4. Vicky says

    March 03, 2023 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    This air fryer garlic bread is a great addition to any meal! Using the air fryer gives the bread a crispy texture on the outside, while the garlic and butter gives the bread a delicious taste.

    Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    March 03, 2023 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    Garlic bread with any sort of Italian dish is my favorite. I always make extra to sop up the sauce. This is perfect!

    Reply
  6. Lubna says

    March 03, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love garlic bread. This is convenient, easy and yum.....

    Reply
  7. Ned says

    March 03, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    I love garlic bread and this is no exception! I loved making it in the air fryer, made it quick and easy. Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Kushigalu says

    March 03, 2023 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    This air fryer version of garlic bread looks fantastic. Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
  9. Christina says

    March 03, 2023 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love garlic bread with fresh garlic. it makes such a difference in the flavor profile. So good!

    Reply
  10. Katherine says

    March 03, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    This is such an easy way to make garlic bread! Much tastier than store bought.

    Reply
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