Air Fryer Garlic Bread (Homemade with Fresh Herbs)
Description
Crispy, buttery air fryer garlic bread made from scratch with fresh herbs, real garlic, and parmesan. Ready in 10 minutes — no preheating required.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1½ tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 baguette, or Italian loaf, sliced ¾-inch thick
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, thyme, parmesan, salt, and pepper together with a fork until smooth and fully combined.
- Slice the baguette into ¾-inch slices. Spread the herb garlic butter generously on one side of each slice.
- Arrange the slices butter-side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not stack.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4–5 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the butter is bubbling.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley if desired.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Air fryer variation: Brands run differently. If yours browns fast (Ninja, some Instant Vortex models), drop to 330°F and add a minute.
- Make ahead: The herb butter keeps 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
- Cheesier: Add ¼ cup shredded mozzarella on top before air frying. Drop temp to 340°F.
- Frozen: Pre-buttered, pre-frozen slices air fry from frozen at 340°F for 6–7 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 424mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 632IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mg