Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 large baguette or French bread loaf
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Combine well to create a garlic butter spread.
3. Slice the Bread:
- Cut the baguette or French bread into slices, about 1-inch thick.
4. Spread the Garlic Butter:
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each bread slice.
5. Add Cheese Toppings:
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the garlic buttered side of each bread slice.
6. Arrange in the Air Fryer Basket:
- Place the prepared bread slices, cheese side up, in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
7. Air Fry:
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
8. Serve Warm:
- Carefully remove the cheese garlic bread from the air fryer.
9. Garnish (Optional):
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
10. Enjoy:
- Serve the air fryer cheese garlic bread warm as a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Note:
- Feel free to customize the cheese blend with your favorite varieties, such as cheddar or provolone.
- Experiment with adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or dried herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information (per serving – 2 slices):
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
