Air Fryer Croutons

These Air Fryer Croutons are crunchy, buttery, and full of garlicky flavor. They’re made from simple pantry ingredients and come together fast — no oven or stovetop needed. Everything toasts up golden in just a few minutes, and they’re great for topping soups, salads, or even eating as a quick snack.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer croutons

Servings: servings

Calories: 167kcal

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

4 slices storebought bread white, sourdough, or Italian (stale bread works best)
2 Tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
¼ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp dried Italian seasoning or parsley (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 350 °F.
Slice Bread: Slice 4 slices storebought bread into ½-inch cubes.
Season: In a large mixing bowl, toss the bread cubes with 2 Tablespoons olive oil or melted butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional). Mix until evenly coated.
Add Cheese and Herbs: Sprinkle ¼ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese and ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning or parsley (optional) over the bread and toss again.
Air Fry: Spread the bread cubes in a single layer in air fryrer basket. Cook for 4-6 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
Cool Then Serve: Let croutons cool slightly, then serve as desired.

Notes

To Make In Advance: Once cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They’ll stay crisp if fully cooled before sealing.

Re-Crisp Leftovers: Place the croutons in the air fryer at 350°F for 1–2 minutes until crisp again.

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