What matters
Use soft, not melted butter. It stays on the bread more easily.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer garlic bread
Air fryer garlic bread made with a baked baguette. Spread garlic parsley butter thinly and allow for two short baking batches.
Total time
25 min
Calories
266 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Baked bread, not raw dough
Cut a short baguette crosswise and lengthwise into four open pieces. Two fit a typical basket. Finely chop the garlic so there are no large raw chunks on the butter.
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Recipe
Air fryer garlic bread
Air fryer garlic bread made with a baked baguette. Spread garlic parsley butter thinly and allow for two short baking batches.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Halve the baguette crosswise, then split both pieces lengthwise. Check that two halves fit with space in the cold basket.
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2
Mix and season
Mix soft butter with garlic, parsley and salt. Spread a thin even layer on all four cut surfaces.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Bake two pieces cut-side up for about 6 minutes at 170 °C. Check from 4 minutes; the garlic must not turn dark brown.
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4
Check and serve
Keep remaining pieces cool, then bake for about 6 minutes. Serve the first batch fresh. One piece makes one snack portion.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer garlic bread
Serving guidance
Do not scatter loose garlic or herbs into the appliance. Bind them in the butter.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace parsley with the same weight of finely chopped chives.
Use suitable vegan butter for a plant-based version. Product and nutrition differ.
Nutrition per serving
266kcal
31.7 gCarbohydrates
5.8 gProtein
12.1 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer garlic bread
Not with these timings. The recipe requires fully baked bread.
It may have browned too much. Check early and lower the temperature if needed.
No. Keep the buttered cut side up so the butter does not drain away.
Yes. Cooking time includes two six-minute batches and three minutes of possible preheating.
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