Air Fryer Croutons
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Air Fryer Croutons
Description
To prepare Air Fryer Croutons, bread is cut into cubes and seasoned with garlic powder, Italian herbs, and sea salt, then coated evenly with olive oil. The seasoned cubes are cooked in an air fryer at a moderate temperature with occasional shaking to ensure all sides become crisp and golden. The result is crunchy croutons with herb-infused seasoning.
The texture is crunchy throughout, providing a firm bite that enhances simple dishes like soups and salads. The seasoning mix lends a balanced flavor profile of garlic and Italian herbs, while the olive oil promotes even browning and crisping without greasy residue.
These croutons work well as a topping for fresh green salads or as an addition to creamy soups, adding contrast in texture and mild flavor. They may be made in batches according to air fryer size and can be customized with different herbs or spices as desired.
Whisk seasonings into the oil before tossing the bread cubes for even coating.Arrange croutons in a single layer in the air fryer basket for uniform cooking.Cut bread into uniform pieces to ensure even browning.Check croutons a few minutes into cooking to avoid over- or under-cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread cubed, 150g
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or use spray oil
Instructions
- Heat the air fryer to 340 degrees F / 170 degrees C.
- Toss the bread cubes with the garlic powder, salt and herbs, then drizzle with the oil and gently toss again.
- Place into the basket of the air fryer in a single layer (you may need to cook them in batches) and cook for 5 minutes (or until golden), shaking halfway through. Check and cook a little longer if you want them darker.
Notes
- Mix seasonings with olive oil first to coat bread cubes uniformly.
- Place croutons in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to promote even crisping.
- Use uniform size bread cubes for consistent cooking results.
- Adjust cook time based on bread type and desired crispness; check halfway through.
- Cook in small batches if your air fryer basket is limited in size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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