Imagine biting into a slice of perfectly golden, crispy garlic bread that's bursting with flavor - without heating up your entire kitchen! This Air Fryer Texas Toast Garlic Bread is about to revolutionize your side dish game, transforming ordinary bread into a restaurant-worthy delicacy in just 15 minutes. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or simply craving a quick, mouth-watering accompaniment to your meal, this recipe is your ticket to garlic bread heaven that's crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with bold, garlicky goodness.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices of Texas toast
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of parsley, dried
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Remove butter from refrigerator and allow it to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced fresh garlic, garlic powder, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Take each slice of Texas toast and generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly across one side of the bread, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place the buttered Texas toast slices into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping. Depending on basket size, you might need to cook in batches.
- Air fry the garlic bread for 4-5 minutes, checking at the 3-minute mark to prevent burning. Look for golden brown edges and crispy texture.
- Once done, remove the garlic bread from the air fryer and let it cool for 1-2 minutes on a wire rack.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional dried parsley or grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Tips
- Room Temperature Butter is Key: Let your butter soften naturally to ensure easy mixing and even spreading of the garlic mixture.
- Don't Overcrowd: Always cook in batches if necessary to ensure each slice gets crispy and evenly cooked.
- Watch Carefully: Air fryers can cook quickly, so keep an eye on your bread after the 3-minute mark to prevent burning.
- Customize Your Flavor: Feel free to experiment by adding grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, or other herbs to the butter mixture.
- Serve Immediately: Garlic bread is best enjoyed fresh and hot, right out of the air fryer for maximum crispiness.
- Butter Coverage Matters: Make sure to spread the garlic butter all the way to the edges for maximum flavor and even browning.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
