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Home » Recipes » Appetizer & Sides

Cheesy Garlic Bread in Air Fryer (Plus Oven)

Modified: Dec 28, 2021 · Published: Oct 28, 2021 by Qashang · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Garlic Bread in air fryer is literally ready in 3 minutes. Or you can even bake it! To oomph it up, top the herbed garlic butter with some Mozzarella cheese and enjoy this crunchy, cheesy goodness with your favourite soup or pasta.

Sliced garlic bread with cheese on a black serving platter

This Cheesy Garlic Bread is gonna be your new favourite snack. It’s warm, it’s comforting, it’s crispy, it’s cheesy, what more can a heart want?! 

If you have an air fryer, you can have this bread all golden and bubbly in 3 minutes. But even in an oven it takes no more than 10 minutes. 

Cheesy Garlic Bread is a family favourite for sure. Turn it into a hearty meal by serving it with some Spicy Pasta Arrabiata, Mushroom Bisque or my Stuffed Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes.

Why You'll Love It

Toasted garlic bread with cheese pull
  • Ready in 3 minutes
  • Ultimate comfort food
  • Easy with minimal ingredients
  • Crunchy crust with a cheesy top

Ingredients

Ingredient for the garlic bread including butter, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, French bread, garlic and herbs
  1. French Bread - I like to get fresh loaf of French bread from the bakery. You can also use a thick Italian loaf.
  2. Butter - Use unsalted butter which has a soft consistency (not melted). If you are using salted butter, skip the salt.
  3. Garlic - Mince or finely dice the garlic cloves. Use only fresh garlic.
  4. Olive Oil - A tad bit makes the consistency of the garlic butter better.
  5. Herbs & Spices - I add some salt, red chili flakes for heat, dried Italian herbs and dried parsley. If you are using fresh parsley you can skip the dried one.
  6. Cheese - In this recipe Mozzarella cheese is used. You can sprinkle any good melting cheese like colby jack cheese and provolone.
  7. Chives - I love the taste of chives. It really compliments the garlicky flavour. But if you want you can replace it with fresh parsley.

How To Make Cheesy Garlic Bread In Air Fryer

Softened garlic butter in a bowl with fork
French bread topped with garlic butter on the left and cheese and chives on the right
  1. Start by making the garlic butter. With a fork mix together the unsalted butter, minced garlic, salt, red chili flakes, Italian herbs, dried parsley and finely diced chives.
  2. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise. And to make it fit your air fryer basket, I suggest cut each slice in the middle to make four quarters.
  3. Spread the garlic butter generously on each slice of bread.
  4. Top with Mozzarella cheese and sprinkle some more Italian herbs and chives.
  5. Preheat the air fryer and put the garlic bread in one layer.
  6. Cook at 200 °C (400°F) for 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden and toasty to your liking.

Baking Instructions

Put the bread slices on an oven tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (400 °F) for 8 minutes. Then broil for an extra 2 minutes to make the cheese golden.

Expert Tips

Slices of cheesy garlic bread with chives on top
  1. Freshly grated cheese melts much better. Although I have used pre-shredded cheese in this recipe.
  2. Keep an eye while air frying. After 3 minutes keep checking and when it’s golden to your liking take out.
  3. Broil 2 minutes if making in the oven i.e shift the garlic bread to the top rack with only the upper grill on.
  4. Serve warm but wait a couple of minutes before slicing into it.
Cheesy garlic bread on a baking paper

Variations

  • Smear pesto for an herby kick of basil.
  • Mix in some Parmesan in the garlic butter.
  • Use jalapeno instead of red chili pepper.
  • Make it meaty with shredded chicken or pepperoni.
  • Give a pizza spin by topping with black olives and diced bell pepper.

Serving Suggestions

  • Dunk this Cheesy Garlic Bread in your favourite soup! For inspiration, check out my Hot and Sour Soup, Tomato Basil Soup, Mushroom Bisque and Chicken Corn Soup.
  • Serve it alongside any pasta with my most-loved being Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Pasta, Pasta with Pesto Rosso and Spicy Pasta Arrabiatta.
  • Pair it with my Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce or Stuffed Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes.
  • A bowl of roasted tomato basil soup with cream swirls and fresh basil leaves
    Roasted Tomato Basil Soup For Two
  • Pesto rosso pasta on a plate garnished with basil leaf and grated Parmesan cheese and a fork on the side.
    Pasta With Pesto Rosso (Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto)
  • Chicken schnitzel with mushroom sauce served with french fries and lemon wedge.
    Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce
  • Stuffed Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes and Cheese
    Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken

FAQs

Can you make cheesy garlic bread in advance?

Yes, add the toppings including shredded cheese to the bread halves. Put on a tray and flash freeze until solid. Then wrap each bread with a cling then a foil. Keep in the freezer for upto a month.

How to store leftover garlic bread?

Honestly garlic bread is best enjoyed fresh. If you still have leftovers, store in an airtight container and re-heat in an oven or air fryer. Warming in the microwave will make it soggy.

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More Side Dishes

  • Garlic Butter Fried Rice
  • Greek Style Potato Wedges
  • Crispy Masala Fries

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📖 Recipe

Slices of cheesy garlic bread served on a black platter with chives on top

Cheesy Garlic Bread in Air Fryer (Plus Oven)

This crunchy, cheesy Garlic Bread is the ultimate pick-me-up. It is ready in the air fryer in only 3 minutes.
5 from 6 votes
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 2 minutes mins
Cook Time: 3 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 6
Author: Qashang

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 100 g unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5-6 garlic cloves minced
  • 3-4 tablespoon chives diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Instructions

  • In a bowl add the butter, olive oil, chives, garlic, dried Italian herbs, dried parsley, red chili flakes and salt. Combine everything well with a fork.
  • Slice the French bread in the middle lengthwise. Cut each slice further into two pieces so you have four quarters.
  • With a butter knife spread the garlic butter generously on top of each slice of bread.
  • Top with shredded Mozzarella cheese evenly and sprinkle some diced chives and Italian herbs.

For Air Frying:

  • In a pre-heated air fryer put the bread in one layer. Cook at 200 °C (400 °F) for 3-4 minutes till the cheese is all melted and golden.

For Baking:

  • In a pre-heated oven put the bread on a baking tray. Bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for 8 minutes and then broil for 2 minutes until the cheese is golden on top.
  • Slice and serve hot!

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Notes

  • If you are using salted butter, skip the salt in the recipe.
  • You can use fresh parsley instead of chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Ky says

    March 05, 2023 at 4:57 am

    Ummm... you suggest lining the fryer with WAX PAPER! Have you ever put wax paper in an oven? You'll be lucky to not burn the house down! The better option would be parchment paper.

    Reply
    • Qashang says

      March 05, 2023 at 5:41 pm

      Hi! Sorry yes, my mistake. Where I live it's called neither, so I got confused between the two. Thanks for pointing out. I have edited it.

      Reply
  2. 2pots2cook says

    November 11, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    So well done !!!! Brava !

    Reply
  3. Jessica Formicola says

    November 02, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this garlic bread is made in the air fryer! Leaves room in the oven for other things!

    Reply
    • Qashang says

      November 04, 2021 at 11:55 am

      Exactly! Thank you for the feedback.

      Reply
  4. Angela Morris says

    November 02, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    I love the topping on this cheesy garlic bread! And it cooks up so quickly in the air fryer.

    Reply
    • Qashang says

      November 04, 2021 at 11:54 am

      Thank you for liking the recipe!

      Reply
  5. Mindee Taylor says

    November 02, 2021 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    So good! Had never thought of red chili flakes on garlic bread. Gave it a fantastic kick!

    Reply
    • Qashang says

      November 04, 2021 at 11:54 am

      I know right?! Chili makes everything better. 😉

      Reply
  6. maryanne says

    November 02, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    5 stars
    This was so easy to make, and I love how crispy the garlic bread becomes when I use my air fryer! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Qashang says

      November 04, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Yay glad you liked it! x

      Reply
  7. Dannii says

    November 02, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    I love cheesy garlic bread, but I never would have thought to do it in the air fryer. Such a great idea!

    Reply
    • Qashang says

      November 02, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      It saves so much time and is also perfectly crispy.

      Reply

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