Air Fryer Garlic Bread

byTasty foods recipes •December 18, 2025

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You all loved my best homemade garlic bread so much that an air fryer version was a must! It’s got the same buttery, garlicky magic, just quicker, crispier, and even easier.

Overhead shot of air fryer garlic bread cooked and in the air fryer basket.

Why This Version Beats the Oven

Faster than the oven: The air fryer makes garlic bread in minutes. So there’s no waiting! It’s perfect for busy nights.
Perfect texture every time: Crispy, golden edges with a soft, buttery center. There’s no guessing, no burning, and it has the best texture!
Same flavor you love: All the buttery, garlicky goodness of your favorite garlic bread, just easier.

Air Fryer Garlic Bread Ingredients

Make It Cheesy! Add some shredded mozzarella to the butter mixture for an extra cheesy garlic bread.
Use softened salted butter. It adds the right amount of salt and spreads easily, so it melts into every nook and cranny.
Use different kinds of bread. Italian, sourdough, and French loaves all work great. Cut the bread to size so it fits into your air fryer basket.

How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Next time you walk by that rack of fresh French bread at your grocery store, grab some and make this simple air fryer garlic bread! It’s ready in minutes and is the perfect side dish with pasta dishes, especially my easy baked spaghetti.

Prep: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F if it requires preheating. Cut 1 loaf of French bread in half lengthwise, then separate the top from the bottom. Place them cut side up and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, minced fresh garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and shredded parmesan cheese.
Spread: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of each bread half.
Air Fry: Cut the bread to fit in your preheated air fryer, then bake for 5-6 minutes. Top with fresh parsley. Slice into thick slices of bread and serve warm.

Garlic butter mixture in a small glass bowl.

Garlic butter mixture spread over the halved French bread.

Alyssa’s Pro Tip

Perfect Crispiness: Adjust the cook time to match your crispiness level. Six minutes works for me, but go a minute longer if you like a deeper crunch.

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Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Crispy, buttery garlic bread made fast in the air fryer. Golden edges, soft inside, and packed with garlic flavor.

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian American

Keyword air fryer garlic bread, air fryer garlic bread recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 354kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread cut in half lengthwise
½ cup softened salted butter
3 cloves minced garlic
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F, if it requires preheating. Cut 1 loaf French bread in half lengthwise, separating the top from the bottom. Place them cut side up and set aside.
In a small bowl mix together ½ cup softened salted butter, 3 cloves minced garlic, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese.
Spread the butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of each bread half.
Cut the bread to size so that it fits in your air fryer. Bake for 5-6 minutes. Top with fresh chopped parsley for garnish. Slice into desired sizes and serve.

Notes

Storage & Reheating Instructions

Storing: Store leftover garlic bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 1-2 minutes.