Crispy Garlic Butter Bread
Crispy Garlic Butter Bread is made with French baguette, butter, garlic, and Parmesan; air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes until golden-edged and bubbling.
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Method
- 1
Mix softened butter with minced garlic, Parmesan, parsley, and salt until combined.
- 2
Halve the baguette lengthwise. Spread butter mixture generously over the cut sides.
- 3
Place cut-side up in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 350°F for 4-5 minutes until edges are deeply golden and butter is bubbling.
- 4
Cut into portions and serve immediately while the crust is still crackling.
Pro tip. Use softened butter, not melted — melted butter soaks into the bread and creates soggy spots instead of a golden crust. If your butter is cold, microwave in 5-second bursts until just spreadable.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Uses a fraction of the oil of deep frying, which is how this comes in at 270 calories a serving.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. To bring them back, air fry at 330°F for 2-3 minutes. Butter-side up. Two minutes is almost always enough. Full reheat guide for garlic bread.
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