Want to know the easiest way to make garlic bread? Air fryer garlic bread is it! It’s simple to make and you can even make it ahead of time to make meal time even easier! The air fryer cooks up the garlic bread perfectly in less time than the oven and without heating up the entire kitchen!

Slices of air fryer garlic bread on a plate stacked on top of each other.

Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Garlic Bread

  • Quick and easy! If you’re looking for an easy bread recipe to serve with meals, this garlic toast recipe is it!
  • Family-friendly! The whole family will love the cheesy, crispness of this air fryer garlic toast recipe.
  • No need to turn on the oven. If it’s simply too hot to turn on the oven, the air fryer makes a great option for cooking garlic bread.
  • Simple ingredients. All you need are three simple ingredients to make the best garlic bread!

Ingredients

All you need are three ingredients to make garlic toast in the air fryer. Here’s what you need:

Ingredients to make cheesy garlic toast in the air fryer on the table.
  • Bread: I prefer to use a French bread loaf but you can use any type of loaf bread you prefer.
  • Garlic Butter: Land O Lakes garlic and herb butter are easy ingredients for great-tasting garlic bread. You can also make your own but I find this saves me so much time.
  • Parmesan cheese: Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for easier melting!

How To Make Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer

This easy side dish recipe requires only a few steps. Here’s a look at what you need to do.

Pieces of french bread topped with butter and parmesan cheese in an air fryer basket.
  1. Spread. Each piece of sliced bread with garlic butter.
  2. Top. Each slice of bread with parmesan cheese.
  3. Arrange. The slices of garlic bread in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Cook. At 350°F for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Tips & Variations

  • Dairy-free. Replace the butter with olive oil and either eliminate the cheese or use a dairy-free option.
  • Don’t try to stack the pieces of bread. If they don’t all fit you will need to cook in batches.
  • Cook longer for crispier garlic bread. You can adjust the cooking time to cook the garlic bread to your desired crispiness.
  • Use different types of breads. You can use ciabatta, sour dough, whole wheat, or multigrain bread to make garlic bread. I recommend using a loaf or baguette-style bread.

Serving Suggestions

Not sure how to serve up your air fryer garlic toast? Here are some ideas for inspiration!

Cooked garlic bread in the air fryer basket.

Recipe FAQ

Can I make garlic bread in advance?

Yes, of course! Assemble the garlic toast and arrange the pieces in a single layer on a baking pan and freeze for 1-2 hours. When the bread is frozen, transfer the pieces to a container and stack them up. When ready to cook, remove the desired amount of pieces and cook from frozen for 5-7 minutes or to desired crispiness.

Do I need to preheat the air fryer?

It’s not necessary for this recipe. If you prefer to preheat the air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time by a couple of minutes depending on your air fryer.

Storing

  • Store. In an airtight container or bag in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat. Refrigerated or frozen garlic bread in the air fryer at 350° F for 2-5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Freeze. You can freeze leftover cooked garlic bread toasts in a freezer bag for up to three months. Reheat them when ready to enjoy it for another meal.
Slices of air fryer garlic bread on a platter with a light sprinkle of parsley.

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Servings: 8

Garlic Bread in Air Fryer

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Want to know the easiest way to make garlic bread? Air fryer garlic bread is it! It's simple to make and you can even make it ahead of time to make meal time even easier! The air fryer cooks up the garlic bread perfectly in less time than the oven and without heating up the entire kitchen!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 French bread loaf, sliced
  • 1 cup Land O Lakes Garlic Butter
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Spread each sliced bread with the garlic butter.
  • Sprinkle each with parmesan cheese.
  • Place garlic bread in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Repeat if you can’t fit all the bread slices in your air fryer at once. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Dairy-free. Replace the butter with olive oil and either eliminate the cheese or use a dairy-free option.
  • Don’t try to stack the pieces of bread. If they don’t all fit you will need to cook in batches.
  • Cook longer for crispier garlic bread. You can adjust the cooking time in any direction to cook the garlic bread to your desired crispiness.
  • Use different breads. You can use ciabatta, sour dough, whole wheat, or a multigrain bread to make garlic bread. I recommend using a loaf or baguette style bread.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 364kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 584mg, Potassium: 71mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 758IU, Calcium: 107mg, Iron: 2mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish
Author: Jennifer
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