Easy Air Fryer Garlic Croutons with Oven Option
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Easy Air Fryer Garlic Croutons —one loaf of quality French bread cubes tossed in a garlicky spice blend and crisped in the air fryer.
The air fryer has become the most recent champion of healthier recipes. It’s a convenient appliance for making crispy products with less added fats. These Air Fryer Garlic Croutons will rival any store bought crouton in crunch and taste.
Benefits of making croutons in the air fryer
The purpose of air frying is to use the least amount of added fat to crisp food as possible. With the air fryer, these delicious crispy garlic croutons use the tiniest bit of olive oil spray verses tons of butter and oil in traditional recipes. And the amount of time saved is a hefty bonus.
Salad recipes to serve garlic croutons with
Croutons are the perfect crunchy add-in to any soup or salad. Give these garlic croutons a try with my Italian Chopped Salad, Pan-Seared Chicken Caesar Salad, or Broccoli Cheddar Soup!
What you need to make Air Fryer Croutons
Loaf of French or Italian Bread
Olive oil spray
Garlic powder
Italian dressing seasoning
Mixing bowls
Air Fryer
Croutons are typically made from “day-old” crusty bread but can be made from less crusty bread or even quick bread such as biscuits or cornbread. They can be made into small cubed shapes or larger slices. I’m using a fresh loaf of French Bread and making these into smaller cubes but feel free to make to your preference.
How to make garlic croutons in the air fryer
In a small bowl blend, the Italian dressing seasoning and garlic powder then set it aside. Cut the bread to the desired shape and size.
Spread the pieces evenly on the baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil spray.
Next, sprinkle the bread with the seasoning mix and toss to coat evenly.
Place the bread cubes into the basket of the air fryer. Set the temperature to 350 degrees and the time for 8 minutes. Make them in batches as necessary.
Note:
I’m using an Air Fryer Pro Oven but the temperature setting should be the same for most models.
How to make croutons in the oven
Don’t have an air fryer? Don’t fret. You can make these crunchy croutons in the oven as well. Preheat the oven to 250. Follow all of the steps from the air fryer method. Bake for 35-40 minutes stirring every 10-15 minutes.
How to store air fryer garlic croutons
Store the leftover croutons in a storage bag in the fridge. They will keep for a day or two.
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Easy Air Fryer Garlic Croutons with Oven Option
Ingredients
- 1 Loaf French bread cut into cubes
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian dressing seasoning
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a small bowl blend, the Italian dressing seasoning and garlic powder then set it aside. Cut the bread to the desired shape and size. Spread the pieces evenly on the baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil spray. Next, sprinkle the bread with the seasoning mix and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the bread cubes into the basket of the air fryer. Set the temperature to 350 degrees and the time for 8 minutes. Make them in batches as necessary.