Air Fryer Croutons
Super light and perfectly crispy, these air fryer croutons are ready in just 10 minutes with 5 ingredients! Use them as a topping for warming soups, incorporate them in green salads, or enjoy them as a savory snack!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Dice the bread. Using a serrated knife, cut your bread into 1-inch cubes. You want to use about 2 cups of diced bread.
- Toss with olive oil. Transfer the diced bread to a mixing bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Use your hands to toss the bread with the oil.
- Add the garlic and seasonings. Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and toss again to combine. At this point, feel free to play with the seasonings!
- Preheat your air fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Spread the croutons into an even layer. Arrange the diced bread into an even layer in the air fryer basket. I recommend leaving some space between each crouton for even browning.
- Air fry until golden brown. Finally, air fry the croutons for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket once, halfway through air frying.
- Croutons will stay crispy for up to 7 days, stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Use day-old bread. I highly recommend using day-old bread that has dried a bit for the best results. You will be able to cut it into cubes more easily and it will absorb the oil better, resulting in an extra crispy texture.
- Make smaller croutons. If you prefer smaller croutons (1/2-inch), air fry them for only 3-4 minutes.
- Use half olive oil and half melted butter. For a buttery flavor, you can replace half of the oil with melted butter.
- Do not overcrowd the basket. Leave space between each crouton to allow even browning. If needed, cook the croutons in two batches, but do not overfill the basket.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5 cup | Calories: 95 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.6 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 7.5 g | Saturated Fat: 1.1 g | Sodium: 159 mg | Potassium: 16 mg | Fiber: 0.3 g | Sugar: 0.6 g | Calcium: 21 mg