Air Fryer Croutons

This Air Fryer Croutons recipe allows you to easily make your own croutons in the air fryer with just a piece of bread, olive oil, and some simple spices.

We love these little cubes of golden, crispy bread on top of our Caesar salads and in homemade tomato soup. And let me tell you, the air fryer can really elevate them to a whole new level. There’s no reason to buy stale packaged croutons again.

Why You’ll Love It

• Quick and Easy: In just 6 minutes, you’ll have perfectly toasted croutons, without the need for preheating an oven.
• Healthier Option: Using an air fryer means less oil is needed, making these croutons a lighter, healthier addition to your meals.
• Customizable: Experiment with different seasonings to create your own unique flavor combinations.

Helpful Tips

• Every air fryer cooks differently, due to varied wattages, so yours might cook faster or slower than mine. For this reason, it’s wise to keep an eye on the croutons during cooking so you don’t burn them. Check halfway through and each minute thereafter.
• You don’t want to soak the bread in olive oil, just drizzle it on.
• If you want to use fresh garlic, it’s best to cut the garlic and rub it onto the bread before you cube it. Adding minced garlic to the bread will likely burn and it gives a very bitter taste.

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Air Fryer Croutons

This Air Fryer Croutons recipe allows you to easily make your own croutons in the air fryer with just a piece of bread, olive oil, and some simple spices.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 9 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 slices country white or sourdough bread cut into 1” pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

 

• Cut bread into cubes.
• Toss the bread, olive oil, onion powder and garlic salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.
• Preheat your air fryer to 350ºF (175ºC).
• Pour the seasoned bread cubes into the air fryer basket, in a single layer.
• Cook, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and toasted, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Air fryer models vary and some cook hotter than others. Keep an eye on the croutons the first time you make this recipe, in case yours cooks faster. Adjust the time as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 531mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg

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