Description
This easy air fryer cheesy garlic bread is a family favorite, known for its incredible speed, perfectly crispy edges, and gooey, melted cheese. It's a lifesaver for busy weeknights, offering maximum flavor with minimal effort and cleanup, making it a crowd-pleaser for all.
Instructions
- Slice your loaf of bread lengthwise, creating two halves
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of both bread halves
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered bread. Ensure good coverage for ultimate cheesiness
- Place one half of the bread, cheese-side up, into your air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully for golden-brown bread and bubbly, melted cheese
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook the second half separately
- Carefully remove the air fryer cheesy garlic bread from the basket. Slice into desired portions and serve immediately
Notes
Always preheat your air fryer for a couple of minutes to ensure even cooking.
Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary so air circulates properly.
For extra crispy edges, brush a tiny bit of olive oil on the non-buttered side of the bread before air frying.
Keep an eye on the cheese during the last few minutes; air fryers can cook quickly, and you want golden, not burnt.
Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor.
Store cooled leftover slices tightly wrapped in aluminum foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
To reheat, place slices back in your air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes, or in a conventional oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes.
You can prepare the garlic butter and cheese on the bread ahead of time, then wrap it tightly and refrigerate for up to a day before air frying.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17.5g
- Saturated Fat: 10.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22.5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 37.5mg
Keywords: air fryer, cheesy garlic bread, easy, quick, side dish, appetizer