How to Air Fry Garlic Bread

Slice a baguette or Italian loaf in half lengthwise. Spread with softened butter mixed with minced garlic (3–4 cloves per stick of butter), parsley, and salt. Lay cut-side up in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes for soft bread or 5–6 minutes for a crispy golden top. Check at 3 minutes — it goes from golden to burnt quickly.

For individual slices, spread each with garlic butter and place them cut-side up. Cook at 350°F for 2–4 minutes. Slices cook faster than a whole half-loaf so monitor closely. Stacking or overlapping prevents even browning — always arrange in a single layer.

Frozen garlic bread goes directly from freezer to air fryer at 350°F. Cook for 6–8 minutes depending on thickness. Texas toast style (thicker slices) takes the full 8 minutes. Check at 5 minutes. No thawing required — the results are better from frozen than after thawing.

Add shredded mozzarella or parmesan on top of the buttered surface before cooking. Cook at 350°F for 4–6 minutes until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Watch closely after 4 minutes as cheese browning is rapid. For extra richness, add a sprinkle of parmesan after cooking.

What temperature for air fryer garlic bread?

Air fry garlic bread at 350°F (175°C). This moderate heat warms the bread through and melts the butter without scorching the garlic, which burns quickly at higher temperatures. For thick loaf halves, 350°F gives the inside time to heat before the outside browns.

How long to cook garlic bread in air fryer?

Individual garlic bread slices take 4–6 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Half-loaves and thicker cuts need 6–8 minutes. Frozen garlic bread follows the package time but usually takes 6–10 minutes. Watch closely in the final 2 minutes to prevent burning.

Tips for air fryer garlic bread?

Watch closely — garlic bread can go from perfect to burnt in under a minute. Cover cheesy garlic bread with a small piece of foil for the first half of cooking to prevent the cheese from browning too fast, then remove the foil to crisp. Serve immediately for the best texture.