Air Fryer Garlic Bread
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Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Description
Air Fryer Garlic Bread starts with butter melted and combined with minced garlic and basil pesto, spread on thick slices of crusty bread such as Italian or French. A mixture of shredded mozzarella, Colby jack, and Parmesan cheese is generously sprinkled on each slice, optionally topped with Italian seasoning. The bread slices are cooked in batches at 350°F in the air fryer, quickly crisping the bread and melting the cheese uniformly.
The garlic butter and pesto impart savory depth, while the blend of cheeses creates a rich, creamy topping that adheres well in the air fryer. Fresh parsley adds color and freshness when sprinkled before serving. The air fryer enables a quick and less greasy garlic bread with a nicely crunchy crust and gooey interior.
This garlic bread pairs well as a side for pasta, soups, or salads, or can be served as an appetizer. Adjust the cheeses or herbs based on preference. Leftovers store well at room temperature or refrigerated and can be reheated briefly in the air fryer to restore crispness. Prepared slices can also be frozen for up to three months and cooked from frozen.
The recipe notes the flexibility in bread choice and optional use of pesto and Italian seasoning, suggesting substituting cheeses and emphasizing that the garlic butter mixture helps keep the cheese in place. Techniques for storage, freezing, and reheating ensure practical usability.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread sliced into 3/4-1 inch thick slices, or French bread
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon basil pesto prepared
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- Italian seasoning optional
- parsley chopped, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Combine the melted butter with the minced garlic and pesto in a small bowl. Spread the garlic, butter, and pesto mixture onto each slice of bread. Garnish with fresh parsley
- In a large bowl mix the shredded mozzarella, Colby jack, and parmesan together. Sprinkle a generous helping of the cheese onto each slice of bread and sprinkle with a little Italian seasoning, if using.
- Place the bread slices into the air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches for 3-4 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Select a sturdy, crusty bread like Italian, French, sourdough, or ciabatta for best results in the air fryer.
- The pesto and Italian seasoning are optional but add extra flavor.
- Use whatever shredded cheese you have; the garlic butter helps the cheese stick well during cooking.
- Store leftovers wrapped or in airtight containers at room temperature up to three days or refrigerated; reheat in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F.
- Freeze uncooked, prepared slices on a cookie sheet before transferring to bags; freeze up to three months and cook from frozen in the air fryer 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 510kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 577IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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