Air Fryer Garlic Cheese Bread
Air fryer garlic cheese bread made with Italian bread, butter, garlic powder, and mozzarella cheese. A quick, crispy, and cheesy side or snack ready in under 15 minutes.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread or French baguette sliced into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes optional, for garnish
For Serving (Optional):
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Slice the Italian bread or French baguette into uniform slices approximately 2 inches thick and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the butter mixture is smooth.
- Evenly and generously spread the garlic butter mixture onto one side of each bread slice.
- Sprinkle an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the buttered side of each slice. If desired, lightly sprinkle dried parsley flakes over the cheese.
- Arrange the prepared bread slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges of the bread are lightly toasted. The air fryer does not require preheating for this recipe.
- Carefully remove the garlic cheese bread from the air fryer and serve immediately. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the Italian bread or baguette with a certified gluten-free loaf or gluten-free baguette. Ensure that the garlic powder, butter, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce are all labeled gluten free to avoid cross-contamination.