This is how to make garlic bread with regular bread or baguette in the oven or air fryer is here. Cheesy or lightly seasoned, it is the best side dish served with pasta for our family.
We love garlic bread from scratch. You want it crispy but tender on the inside and we will go over the tips and tricks right here so you can serve a slice with a bowl of Ninja Foodi spaghetti recipe this week.
How to Make Garlic Bread with Sliced Bread
You can follow the same steps with a loaf of tick slices of bread (Sara Lee Artisano is the best choice at the grocery store). Timing won’t change a lot either way, the biggest difference is that thicker pieces may take 1 minute longer but in general the step by step directions below will work.
If you do want to make it like your favorite pizza joint does, follow this recipe but add shredded cheese to the top at the end. Let it melt and then you can make a copycat version right at home. We used baguettes here to get each piece really chewy and crunchy. We will show you how to make this as an easy air fryer garlic bread recipe, or baked on a sheet pan too.
with Yeast
Ok so if you are going to show off with starting from baking your own bread you can I guess. Typically I am not this motivated and/or have time to go all out like this but whatever. 😉 If you want to make a homemade loaf of French bread, go for it.
with Frozen Bread Dough
You can also use Rhodes frozen dough to make a loaf at the beginning which makes this step really fast, and tastes like homemade. Yes you do have to wait for it to defrost, rise and double in size but vs. using yeast, warm water and starting absolutely from scratch it will save you a bunch of time.
Ingredient Notes
When it comes to this common but very versatile side dish the biggest difference is going to be the bread you use. Back in the day everyone used a loaf of French bread from the bakery but slices of baguettes or thick sandwich bread works too.
I make a big batch of air fryer garlic and then jar it so I can use it for all the things. Dice that up with fresh minced garlic right out of the jar is the best combo if you ask me.
Butter is the base of the spread. I love Kerrigold, salted. If you need a dairy free alternative you can find vegan plant based options at the store too. Grated parmesan cheese is optional but makes the best flavor ever.
If you prefer to use French bread and want spicy garlic bread <—– I would refer to this blend of spices to top each piece. Of course any garlic butter can be amped up with red pepper flakes but some mixtures are more intense than others.
Garlic Bread Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2-4 small bread, sliced French bread, 4 sliced in half baguettes, or sliced bread (thick like Artesano)
- 5 tbsp butter, softened, lightly melted
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes, for heat, optional
- 1 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- If you are baking homemade bread do this 2 days before. Save in a bag when cooled but a few hours before prepping this leave it out in the open to get to a bit of a day old texture.
- Mix together your melted or softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chili flakes, and dried oregano. Add grated parmesan and give a final mix.
- Slice or lay bread with cut sides facing up on a baking sheet. Generously spread the butter mixture onto the baguette slices or French bread slices.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until crisped to your liking.
Video
Notes
Garlic Bread in Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F . Place bread slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 5 minutes until light golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Let them cool for 2-3 minutes, serve warm and enjoyNutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Tips
It is so much easier to just slice whatever you’re using all the way thru and lay on a cookie sheet. That way every inch of it can be nicely coated evenly so every single bite is incredible.
Always preheat your machine for traditional or toaster oven garlic bread if you are using those methods. For air fryers you’ll want to preheat that as well for about 5 minutes before laying in the basket. Generously spread the butter mixture on both sides of your bread slices.
Instructions at the end are simple, either way you do it. The end is quick, no longer than 10 minutes bake time.
How Long to Cook in air fryer
Preheat for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F . Place bread slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 5 minutes until light golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Let them cool for 2-3 minutes, serve warm and enjoy
How Long to Bake in the oven
Set to 350 too but you’ll need closer to 10 minutes there. If you want to make dinner at the same time, throw in some sheet pan bratwurst at the same time.
How to Store Garlic Bread
This would be in an airtight container for 2-3 days on your countertop or for around 4 months in the freezer. To reheat, bake them in the oven at 350 F for 4-5 minutes or until heated. Serve with garlic butter chicken thighs and enjoy the next day again.
You can use any bread for how to make garlic bread from scratch however my family loves baguettes. That’s because it has a firm and chewy crust that becomes deliciously crispy in the air fryer and it’s also easy to cut
