Description
Learn how to make deliciously crispy homemade croutons in the air fryer with this easy recipe. These flavorful croutons are perfect for adding a crunchy topping to salads or enjoying as a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 4 cups day-old bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter and toss to coat evenly.
- Season the Bread: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss again until the bread is evenly seasoned.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes.
- Air Fry the Croutons: Add the seasoned bread cubes to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Cool and Store: Let the croutons cool slightly before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use any sturdy bread like sourdough, baguette, or whole wheat.
- Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan before air frying for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
