Air Fryer Garlic Bread 15 Minute Recipe

Almost everyone I know loves garlic bread and for good reasons! Well, first and foremost, it’s delicious. Second, it is so easy to make. My girls love making this for a quick snack when their friends come over.

Usually, garlic bread is made in the oven pretty easily, but I decided to make it even easier - using the air fryer! This air fryer garlic bread recipe is ridiculously easy to make and is ready in 15 minutes. It’s cheesy, garlicky, soft, buttery, and everything you could want in a garlic bread recipe. Air Fryer Facts: You can find a detailed guide on an Air Fryer - how it works, which one to buy, and what all you can cook in it, in this article: How Does an Air Fryer Work?

Ingredients-Notes & Substitutions

This easy garlic bread recipe requires just 6 ingredients you probably already have in your fridge or pantry. Scroll to the recipe card for a detailed list of ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer

In about 15 minutes, you can have the perfect slice of baked garlic bread to serve with your meal. Here’s how to make the best air-fried garlic bread: Texture Tip: use fresh bread for a softer texture or day-old bread for a crispier, chewier finish.

Alternate Method - Oven-Baked Garlic Bread

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can easily make this garlic bread recipe in the oven. Here’s how:

Serving Suggestions

I recommend serving air-fried garlic bread right away for the best texture. You can save time by prepping it ahead, then air-frying right before you’re ready to enjoy it. Garlic bread is a super versatile side dish. Serve it as an appetizer, or alongside soups, pastas, you name it. Here are a few of my favorite dishes to serve with garlic bread:

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Variation: Make it Vegan

Vegan Air Fryer Garlic Bread: you can easily make this recipe vegan-friendly by swapping the butter for your favorite vegan butter, or olive oil.

How to Store & Freeze

Leftover garlic bread will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, air fry at 350ºF for 2-3 minutes. To freeze: Place it in a single layer on a baking sheet and flash freeze until hardened. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. To reheat, air fry at 340ºF for 5-7 minutes or until heated.