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Air Fryer Croutons

Name: Air Fryer Croutons
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed bread (3/4-inch pieces); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp salt; pinch of black pepper

4.5(2)

8 min

Time

400°F

Temp

120 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Croutons

4 cups cubed bread (3/4-inch pieces)

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp salt

pinch of black pepper

Equipment

Oil Sprayer Mister

Steps

1
Cut the bread into even 3/4-inch cubes, preferably using day-old or slightly stale bread for the best crunch.
2
Toss the bread cubes in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3
Spread the seasoned cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
4
Cook at 400°F for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy on all sides.
5
Let the croutons cool completely before storing — they will crisp up further as they cool.

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Tip: The key to great croutons is even-sized cubes so they cook at the same rate. Rustic breads like sourdough or ciabatta work best.

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QuickVegetarian

Snacks

Air Fryer Croutons

4.5(2)

8 min

Time

400°F

Temp

120 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Croutons

4 cups cubed bread (3/4-inch pieces)

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp salt

pinch of black pepper

Equipment

Oil Sprayer Mister

Steps

1
Cut the bread into even 3/4-inch cubes, preferably using day-old or slightly stale bread for the best crunch.
2
Toss the bread cubes in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3
Spread the seasoned cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
4
Cook at 400°F for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy on all sides.
5
Let the croutons cool completely before storing — they will crisp up further as they cool.

💡

Tip: The key to great croutons is even-sized cubes so they cook at the same rate. Rustic breads like sourdough or ciabatta work best.

🎉

How did it turn out?

Share your result and inspire others

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