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

Texas Toast is a famous snack from Texas, made with thickly sliced bread, butter, and sometimes cheese and garlic. It is a great side dish to any meal and can be made in an air fryer in under 10 minutes. The air fryer cooks the toast to perfection, with a crispy exterior and a soft interior. This article will provide a step-by-step guide on how to make Texas Toast in an air fryer, along with some tips and tricks for the best results.

How to make frozen Texas toast in the air fryer

Texas Toast is a delicious, thickly sliced bread that's hot, buttered, and sometimes covered in cheese and garlic. It's a perfect side dish to any meal and can be made in an air fryer in minutes. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

• Frozen Texas Toast slices (as many as desired, but 3-4 slices are ideal)
• Optional: Olive oil or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking
• Optional: Garlic salt and shredded mozzarella cheese for additional flavor

Instructions:

• Arrange your frozen Texas toast slices in a single layer on the air fryer basket. Make sure they are not overlapping. There is no need to preheat the air fryer.
• Set your air fryer to 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit. If your Texas Toast has cheese on it, place the cheese side up.
• Cook the toast for 3-10 minutes, depending on your desired level of crispiness and your air fryer model. For some air fryers, you may need to flip the toast halfway through to ensure even cooking.
• Optional: For additional flavor, sprinkle with garlic salt or top with mozzarella cheese.
• Using tongs or a fork, carefully remove the Texas toast from the air fryer.
• Serve immediately for a hot, crispy, and buttery snack or side dish.

Tips:

• The time and settings may vary based on different air fryer models, so keep an eye on your toast to prevent burning.
• If you are making cheesy Texas Toast, do not flip it or the cheese will slide off.
• There is no need to spray your basket as the toast should already be buttered.
• If you want to reheat your Texas Toast, place it back in the air fryer and set the temperature to 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-2 minutes.

How to make fresh Texas toast in the air fryer

Texas Toast is a delicious, thickly-sliced bread that's hot, buttered, and sometimes covered in cheese and garlic. It's a perfect side or snack, and even better when cooked in an air fryer! Here's how to make it:

Ingredients:

• Fresh Texas Toast slices (as many as desired)
• Olive oil or non-stick cooking spray (optional)
• Garlic salt (optional)
• Shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions:

• Place the desired number of Texas Toast slices in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are in a single layer and not overlapping. If your Texas Toast has cheese on it, place the slices cheese-side up.
• Set the air fryer temperature to between 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooking time will vary depending on your desired level of crispiness and the model of your air fryer, but on average, it should take around 3-5 minutes.
• If you're adding cheese or garlic salt, do so now, and air fry for an additional minute or until the cheese has melted.
• Use tongs or a fork to carefully remove the Texas Toast from the air fryer, and serve immediately for a hot and crispy snack or side.

Tips:

• No need to preheat the air fryer beforehand, as it warms up quickly.
• For even cooking, consider flipping the toast halfway through the cooking time. However, if you're making cheesy Texas Toast, skip the flipping so that the cheese doesn't fall off.
• Texas Toast already contains butter, so there's no need to spray the air fryer basket. Overgreasing may prevent the slices from crisping up fully.
• To make your own Texas Toast, start with thick slices of white bread, melt some butter with garlic powder and salt, brush it onto the slices, and follow the same air fryer instructions.

Enjoy your freshly made Texas Toast!

What to serve with Texas toast

Texas Toast is a versatile side dish that can be served in a variety of ways. Here are some ideas on what to serve with Texas Toast:

Soup

Texas Toast can be the perfect side to dip into a warm bowl of soup. It can add a crunchy and tasty element to your meal. Some soup options that go well with Texas Toast include tomato soup, chicken quinoa soup, and broccoli soup.

Pasta

Texas Toast is a great complement to a pasta dish. Whether you're serving a creamy pasta like Gigi Hadid's pasta or a classic like creamy mushroom pasta, Texas Toast can be a tasty side to complete your meal.

Burgers

The thick and buttery Texas Toast can be an excellent choice for burger buns. You can create a hearty burger by topping it with your favourite ingredients such as lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and sauces. The sturdy Texas Toast can handle the load of ingredients without falling apart.

Breakfast

Texas Toast can be a delicious addition to your breakfast plate. It pairs well with scrambled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and hash browns. You can also use it as a base for an open-faced breakfast sandwich with eggs, sausage, cheese, and your choice of toppings.

Sandwiches

Texas Toast is ideal for making sandwiches, especially grilled cheese sandwiches. Its thickness and buttery flavour enhance the overall taste. You can experiment with different fillings, such as multiple types of cheese, veggies, and meats. Some specific sandwich ideas include the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich, the Texas Toast turkey club sandwich, and the southern pimento cheeseburger.

Other Dishes

Texas Toast can also be served with a variety of other dishes, such as:

• Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup
• Frozen Ham in the Instant Pot
• Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole
• Salad, such as a potato salad
• Sloppy Joes
• Chicken dishes, such as the Texas Toast chicken sandwich

How to store Texas toast

Storing Texas toast is simple and will ensure your bread stays fresh and tasty for longer. Here is a detailed guide on how to store Texas toast:

Firstly, allow the Texas toast to cool completely. It is important to avoid sealing the toast while it is still warm, as this can cause condensation to build up inside the container. Once the toast has cooled down, you can then place it in an airtight container.

The next step is to store the container in the refrigerator. Research suggests that Texas toast can retain its quality for up to 3 days when stored in this way. However, if you want to keep your Texas toast for longer, you can always freeze it. Freezing Texas toast can preserve it for up to 12 months, which is great if you want to make a large batch and save some for later.

Finally, when you're ready to enjoy your Texas toast again, simply reheat it in the air fryer at 350°F until it's warmed through and crispy. Be sure to keep an eye on it to prevent burning, and enjoy your freshly toasted treat!

How to make homemade Texas toast

Ingredients:

• Thick slices of white bread (about twice the thickness of regular white bread)
• Butter
• Garlic powder
• Salt
• Olive oil or non-stick cooking spray (optional)
• Cheese (optional)

Instructions:

• Start by melting some butter in the microwave. Add garlic powder and salt to the melted butter and mix well.
• Brush the garlic butter onto both sides of the bread slices.
• Place the slices of bread in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap. If your Texas toast has cheese on it, place the slices cheese-side up.
• Set the air fryer temperature to between 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for 3-6 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
• If you're making cheesy Texas toast, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the bread after it's cooked and air fry for another minute or until the cheese has melted.
• Serve immediately for a delicious, crunchy snack!

Tips:

• Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave space between each slice to allow for even cooking and maximum crispiness.
• If you're making fresh or frozen Texas toast without cheese, flip the slices halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
• There's no need to spray the air fryer basket with oil, as the Texas toast already contains butter.
• The cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model, so keep an eye on your toast to prevent burning.

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