Side Dishes / Snacks

Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 fresh baguette (or ciabatta loaf), cut into 1cm-thick diagonal slices; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 tsp garlic paste); 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; Optional: pinch of salt (only if butter is unsalted and bread isn’t salty); Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan or a sprinkle of mozzarella for cheesy garlic bread

Golden, buttery, and loaded with garlicky goodness, this air fryer garlic bread is faster than delivery and far more satisfying. Made from a simple baguette with a 3-ingredient garlic butter, it crisps to perfection in under 10 minutes with zero mess. Ideal alongside pasta, soup,

Shared by AF Recipes community · 18 December 2025

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Ingredients

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1 fresh baguette (or ciabatta loaf), cut into 1cm-thick diagonal slices
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 tsp garlic paste)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Optional: pinch of salt (only if butter is unsalted and bread isn’t salty)
Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan or a sprinkle of mozzarella for cheesy garlic bread

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Prep Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, and parsley until well combined.
Butter the Bread: Spread a generous layer of garlic butter on one side of each baguette slice.
Preheat Air Fryer: Set to 180°C (350°F) and preheat for 2 minutes.
Arrange in Basket: Place slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer, buttered side up. For extra crispiness, stand slices upright along the sides if space allows.
Air Fry: Cook for 6–8 minutes until edges are golden and crisp, and butter is lightly bubbling.
Serve Immediately: Best eaten hot and fresh, perfect with pasta, soup, or as a side to your korma or gammon.

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