Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Air fryer croutons served in a small glass bowl with salad on the background.
Print

Easy Homemade Crispy Air Fryer Croutons

https://fryit.co/air-fryer-croutons-recipe/
This easy air fryer croutons recipe will turn your humble salad into an extraordinary one with every crunchy, flavorful bite. 😋 Fry it ,to believe it!
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Makes 4

Ingredients

  • ½ French baguette
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Tear the baguette by hand or slice it into small bite-sized cubes. You can also use sourdough, ciabatta, or any other available bread you have.
    Portioning the baguette into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • Season the bite-sized baguettes with olive oil, salt, pepper, crushed garlic and lots of parmesan cheese.
    Seasoning bread cubes in a large bowl.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC).
    Preating Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer to 400°F (204°C).
  • Once preheated, add an air fryer liner. Add the seasoned croutons and cook for 5 - 7 minutes until golden. Shake halfway.
    Cooking croutons in air fryer.
  • Serve on top of Caesar salad, or any salad of your choice. Store the leftover for later.
    Air fried croutons

Video

Notes

  • The best breads to use for making homemade croutons are baguette, sourdough and ciabatta. However brioche, or any bread available will also work.
  • Using an air fryer liner can help prevent the grated cheese from falling into the basket while cooking.
  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 400ºF (204ºC) and then let it cook for 5 minutes.
  • You can also skip preheating by adding 2-4 minutes to your cooking time. Increment gradually, to prevent burning the croutons.
  • To make sure your seasonings get evenly distributed amongst the croutons, toss the bread cubes with the olive oil first, and ensure all the pieces have oil on them before adding the other ingredients. This will help the seasoning, garlic and cheese to stick to the bread better.
  • I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer croutons. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg
Visit fryit.co for more easy & tasty air fryer recipes.