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Wooden spatula scooping croutons out of an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Croutons

Crispy, crunchy, and garlicky Air Fryer Croutons are great for topping salads or enjoying as a snack.
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 713kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 - 5 cups cubed bread (such as Sourdough or Italian)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves finely minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Toss the cubed bread with the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. 
  • Air fry at 390 degrees for 3 minutes. Shake the basket, tossing the croutons. Air fry another 3-4 minutes or until crispy.

Notes

  • This amount of time yielded croutons that were crisp, but not rock hard. If you like them very crispy, add another minute. If you prefer them to be a little chewy in the center still, fry for 1-2 minutes less.
  • The croutons will keep in an airtight container for a week+.
  • See full post for variations on seasonings.

Equipment

Mercer Culinary Bread Knife, 10-Inch
Ninja Air Fryer, 4 Quart
ZYLISS Susi 3 Garlic Press
Course Appetizers, Salads
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried croutons, air fryer croutons, croutons in the air fryer, easy croutons, homemade croutons

Nutrition

Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1410mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 9mg
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