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Air Fryer Croutons
These Air fryer croutons are a quick and easy way to add crunchy texture to salads and soups. In just 12 minutes, you can make homemade croutons in the air fryer with olive oil, bread, and spices. They turn out deliciously crunchy, golden, and flavorful.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread or bread of your choice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 -2 tablespoons parmesan finely grated optional
- ⅛ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
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Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F. Cut the bread of your choice into bite-sized cubes. You can keep or remove the edges, it's your choice.
- In a large mixing bowl, add olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley (or oregano), salt, black pepper and finely grated parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Add the bread cubes to the olive oil and spices and mix until the bread cubes are well coated.
- Add the seasoned bread cubes to the air fryer basket. Spread them out in an even layer without overlapping.
- Air fry for 3 minutes. Then open and shake the air fryer basket to toss the croutons around. Cook for another 3-4 minutes depending on how golden you would like them to be
- Remove from the air fryer and allow to cool slightly which will make them more crunchy and air fryer croutons are ready! Serve with your favorite salad or soup. Enjoy!
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Notes
Cut the bread into even-sized cubes to ensure they cook uniformly. Any type of bread, such as sourdough, baguette, French bread, or whole wheat bread, works well.
Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking. Cook in batches if you are making a large quantity.
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Cooking time can vary based on your air fryer model and type of bread so keep a close eye on the croutons since they can go from perfectly golden to burnt quickly.
Cool the air fryer croutons completely before serving to maintain their crispiness.
Experiment with different seasonings and flavors. For a spicy kick, add chili flakes. For an Italian twist, use Italian seasoning or dried oregano and basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
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