Crispy Bread Popcorn
♥ [Newlywed Snack] Super Easy & Delicious Crispy Bread Popcorn Recipe
Enjoy a sweet snack while watching TV! Here’s a super simple recipe for crispy bread popcorn that anyone can easily follow. Guaranteed to disappear in no time! Experience a delightful home cafe time with ‘Bread Popcorn,’ which has a unique charm different from rusks.
Basic Ingredients
- 3 slices of bread
- 1 Tbsp sugar (for finishing)
- Parsley flakes, a pinch (optional)
Original Butter Sauce
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, cut the 3 slices of bread into bite-sized square pieces (about 2-3 cm). Prepare them for cooking.
Step 2
Choose your preferred sauce: Original Sauce is a mix of butter, sugar, and olive oil. Garlic Butter Sauce is a mix of butter, sugar, minced garlic, honey, and olive oil. Combine the ingredients for your chosen sauce and microwave for about 30 seconds to help them blend well.
Step 3
★ [Stovetop Method] Heat a frying pan over low heat. Add the cut bread pieces and toast them until lightly golden brown on each side, about 20 seconds per side. Be careful not to overcook, as they can become too hard.
Step 4
Pour the prepared butter sauce over the toasted bread pieces. Stir-fry over low heat for about 30 seconds, ensuring the sauce evenly coats the bread. Once the edges are slightly golden, immediately turn off the heat and let them cool. Overheating can cause them to burn.
Step 5
★ [Air Fryer Method] First, melt the prepared butter sauce (Original or Garlic). Then, place the cut bread pieces in a large bowl and pour the melted butter sauce over them. Toss thoroughly to ensure each piece of bread is well-coated with the sauce. It’s important to mix well so every piece is covered.
Step 6
Arrange the sauce-coated bread pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap.
Step 7
Air fry at 160°C (320°F) for 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, carefully pull out the basket and toss the bread pieces to ensure even crisping. Then, bake for another 5 minutes. In total, about 12 minutes of cooking time will result in crispy yet tender bread popcorn. Adjust the cooking time based on your air fryer’s performance.
Step 8
★ [Common Finishing Step] Place the bread popcorn, cooked via stovetop or air fryer, into a plastic bag. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar, if desired, for added sweetness. This step is key if you want a sweeter finish.
Step 9
Seal the bag and shake it vigorously to evenly coat the bread popcorn with sugar. Voila! Your delicious bread popcorn is ready. Enjoy immediately for the best crispy texture.
