Air Fryer Croutons
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Air Fryer Croutons
Description
This recipe begins by cutting bread slices into cubes and tossing them with olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. The seasoned cubes are spread in a single layer within an air fryer basket and cooked at 350°F. Shaking the basket every two minutes promotes even browning on all sides within a 5-10 minute timeframe.
The resulting croutons have a crisp outer surface while remaining light and airy inside, making them a flavorful addition to green salads or as a crunchy garnish for creamy soups. The air fryer method reduces the oil needed compared to traditional frying yet achieves similar texture.
Alternatively, croutons can be toasted stovetop in a skillet or baked in an oven, but air frying offers a quicker, hands-off approach with consistent results.
Ingredients
- 6 lices bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
- Cut bread slices into cubes and toss with olive oil and seasonings.
- Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes shaking the basket every two minutes to ensure all sides get browned.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates are based on 6 cups of bread cubes; adjust quantities as needed for serving size.
- To toast croutons stovetop, sauté in oil over medium heat turning frequently until lightly browned.
- In the oven, bake croutons at 250°-300°F, turning often to prevent burning and achieve even crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 48 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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