Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside! Super Easy Sliced Bread Garlic Bread with Air Fryer
Utilizing Leftover Bread: Crispy & Fluffy Garlic Bread Recipe, Perfect Air Fryer Garlic Bread Sauce
Do you have a few slices of bread left from your grocery run, and just spreading jam feels a bit boring? Turn those leftover slices into a fantastic cafe-style treat: crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, sliced bread garlic bread! Using an air fryer makes it incredibly easy and quick for anyone to achieve delicious garlic bread, even without an oven. It’s perfect as a snack for kids or as a delightful tea-time treat with coffee or tea!
Garlic Bread Ingredients- 2 slices of sliced bread (approx. 90g)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 0.4 Tbsp parsley flakes (approx. 1/2 Tbsp)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your 2 slices of bread. You can use them as they are, or cut them into bite-sized pieces or your desired shapes (triangles, squares, etc.) for easier eating and a prettier presentation. If making for kids, cutting them into small squares makes them perfect finger food.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the delicious garlic sauce! In a small bowl, add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic first. Then, add 1 Tbsp of sugar for sweetness, 3 Tbsp of mayonnaise for a rich, creamy texture, and 0.4 Tbsp (about half a tablespoon) of parsley flakes for that aromatic touch.
Step 3
Using a spoon or a small whisk, mix the sauce well. It’s important to stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved and all ingredients are smoothly combined, creating a delicious garlic sauce with the right consistency. This ensures an even coating on the bread.
Step 4
With a butter knife or a pastry brush, spread the prepared garlic sauce evenly over the top and sides of your cut bread slices. Don’t be shy with the sauce; apply it generously enough so the bread becomes moist. This ensures the flavors are vibrant when baked! A good coating makes all the difference.
Step 5
Now, carefully arrange the bread slices, coated with the garlic sauce, in a single layer inside your air fryer basket. Make sure they are not overlapping, as this can prevent them from cooking evenly. Spacing them out is key.
Step 6
Let’s start the first baking stage for your air fryer garlic bread. Set the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
Step 7
Set the timer for the first bake to 6 minutes. Since air fryer models can vary in performance, it’s crucial to open the basket after 6 minutes and check how toasted the bread is. Adjust the cooking time as needed, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Step 8
In my air fryer, after about 6 minutes, the top of the bread turned a beautiful golden brown and looked perfectly toasted. You should start smelling that wonderful aroma!
Step 9
It’s time to flip the bread slices to make the bottom side nice and crispy too. Turn them over so the side you just baked faces upwards.
Step 10
For the second bake, keep the temperature at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and set the timer for a shorter duration of 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 11
After about 2 minutes of the second bake, I opened the basket and noticed the color was still a bit light. So, I added an extra minute of baking, which resulted in a wonderfully crispy exterior with a perfect golden hue. Check yours too and find your ideal crispiness!
Step 12
Flip the bread one last time. If both sides have a delicious golden-brown color and feel satisfyingly crispy to the touch, then congratulations, you’ve successfully made your sliced bread garlic bread! Enjoy them warm for the best taste.
