Air-Fryer Garlic Toast: Quick, Crispy, And Delicious!

Garlic bread is a great side dish for any meal, and cooking it in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to get delicious, crispy results. You can use fresh or frozen garlic bread, and there are lots of ways to customise your garlic toast with herbs, cheese and extra garlic.

How to arrange the bread in the air fryer

To arrange the bread in the air fryer, place the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. This ensures that each slice is evenly toasted all around. If you are using frozen bread, you can fit around four thick slices in the basket. You can spray the air fryer basket with an olive oil or cooking spray to prevent the bread from sticking.

How long to cook garlic toast for

To cook garlic toast in an air fryer, arrange the bread slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook for 3 minutes. Check the toast to see if it's crispy and golden brown. If not, cook for an additional 1-3 minutes, depending on your preference.

If you're using frozen garlic bread, you may need to cook it for slightly longer. Place the frozen Texas toast in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry at 350˚F for 3-4 minutes. Turn the toast and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

If you're adding cheese, Italian seasoning, or extra garlic, do so after the first round of cooking.

How to garnish garlic toast

To garnish garlic toast, you can use minced parsley or basil. You can also add shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning on top. If you want to add more garlic flavour, you can use garlic powder or minced garlic.

How to prevent garlic toast from sticking to the air fryer

To prevent garlic toast from sticking to the air fryer, spray the air fryer basket with an olive oil spray or a cooking spray (avoid PAM). You can also use butter, but this will need to be softened first.

To cook garlic toast in an air fryer, arrange the bread slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F for 3 minutes, then check to see if it’s crispy and golden brown. Cook for an additional 1-3 minutes to suit your personal preferences. Flip the toast and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

How to add cheese to garlic toast

To make garlic toast in an air fryer, arrange slices of bread in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spread a butter and garlic mixture on the bread, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. You can also add chilli flakes and other seasonings. Air fry at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or until the toast is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.

To add cheese to garlic toast, you can either mix it into the garlic butter spread or sprinkle it on top of the spread. If you want to mix it in, use a cup of butter, two cloves of garlic, a teaspoon of parsley, a teaspoon of salt, a teaspoon of pepper, and a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Mash the ingredients in a bowl with a mortar and pestle, or a medium-sized bowl if you don't have a mortar and pestle. Then, mix in about 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/8 cup of parmesan cheese, or your favourite cheese blend. Spread the mixture on the bread, then place in the air fryer. If you want to sprinkle the cheese on top, spread the garlic butter on the bread, then add shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.

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