Are you tired of those sad, soggy store-bought croutons? It’s time to elevate your salad game with some homemade air fryer croutons that will bring a delightful crunch to your meals! Plus, they are super easy to make. Here’s how you can whip up a batch of crispy goodness in no time.
AIR FRYER HOMEMADE CROUTONS!!!
Let’s get to the good stuff! These croutons are not just delicious; they’re also customizable based on your favorite flavors. Whether you like them garlicky, buttery, or herbaceous, you’re in for a treat. Grab your ingredients and let’s get started!
### Ingredients:
- 4 cups of bread (any bread you like)
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or more if you’re a garlic lover)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or your favorite herbs)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Start by tearing or cutting your bread into bite-sized cubes. No need to be precise; the more rustic, the better!
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, olive oil (or melted butter!), garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the bread is evenly coated. You want those flavors to party on every piece!
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (about 175°C) for a few minutes while you let your bread soak up all those delicious flavors.
- Once your air fryer is ready, load the croutons into the basket. Don’t overcrowd; give them a little space to breathe. Cook the croutons for about 8-10 minutes. Give them a shake halfway through to ensure they crisp up evenly.
- Keep an eye on them because nobody likes burnt croutons! Once they’re golden brown and crunchy, it’s time to take them out.
- Let the croutons cool for a bit—if you can resist the urge to snack on them right away. They will become even crunchier as they cool!
- Now you’re ready to toss these heavenly croutons onto your salad, soup, or just enjoy them as a snack. Seriously, you might need to double the recipe because they’ll disappear quicker than you can say “Crunch!”
There you have it! Homemade air fryer croutons that are so crispy, they might just steal the show from your salad. Enjoy your crunchy creation!
source: tastyairfryerrecipes.com
