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air fryer loaded garlic bread slices cut in half on a wood cutting board.

Air Fryer Loaded Garlic Bread

Mimi Council
This Air Fryer Loaded Garlic Bread is an easy recipe to make for lunch, dinner, or just a snack. Try out all the different toppings I suggest in the post as well!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Makes 2 servings
Calories 660 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tomato
  • 8 slices summer sausage (sliced)
  • 2 slices red onion (diced)
  • fresh basil
  • parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions
 

  • On a piece of parchment paper, place the two pieces of sourdough bread.
  • In a small bowl melt the butter (I just used microwave for 30 seconds). Add the minced garlic to the melted butter.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the breads with the garlic and butter mixture.
  • Add mozzarella cheese onto the breads, reserving about 1/4 of the cheese for the top.
  • Slice the tomato and add onto each bread. Top with the sliced summer sausage, red onion, and the remaining cheese.
  • Place in your air fryer at 400°F for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty, lightly browned and the bread is crispy.
  • Top with fresh basil and grated parmesan.

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Notes

Tips
  • If you want to use a homemade garlic butter that's already made, you can do that instead and just spread the softened butter onto the bread slices. Try it with Homemade Garlic Herb Butter.
  • I use my air fryer for this recipe, as it is similar to a toaster oven so I can set the breads right inside the air fryer basket. You can also use a toaster oven or your regular oven if you re making a lot for a party! If you are using your oven, just use a cookie sheet (no foil) and you'll be all set.
  • If your bread is very large or you're doing super thick slices, you may need more butter and garlic if it isn't covering all of it, don't be afraid to add more to coat the bread completely.
  • Make sure to check your bread while its cooking as all air fryers and ovens are a little different. This bakes up quick! So, it can burn easily if not being watched. And don't be afraid to add an extra minute if needed to get that golden brown cheesy goodness.
  • If you are making a big batch with many slices, you can bake them all together on a baking sheet in the regular oven too.
  • Adding some fresh parmesan on top would also be amazing! Or you can even dip it in marinara sauce too!
  • My husband loves adding red pepper flakes on top!
  • High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 29gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1689mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1416IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 341mgIron: 3mg
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