10-Minute Air Fryer Croutons
These air fryer croutons are quick and easy to make with bread, olive oil, dried herbs, and simple seasonings. Crisp, golden, and ready in minutes!
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Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cubed Bread see note
- 2 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt see note
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Place 4 cups of cubed bread into a large bowl or spread on a baking sheet. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the bread and mix until it is thoroughly coated.
- Sprinkle the dried parsley, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper onto the bread. Toss together until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Air Fry at 400F for 4-5 minutes, no need to preheat the air fryer. If needed, divide the croutons and air fry in two batches- this depends on the size of your basket. Note that the second batch will cook quicker, I recommend checking and shaking the basket every 1-2 minutes. Keep in mind they will crisp up a bit more after air frying.
- Store leftover croutons in an airtight container or Ziplock bag, at room temperature, for up to 5 days. Make sure they are completely cooled before storing to prevent moisture.
Notes
Bread: You can use a variety of bread to make croutons. I often use a baguette, sourdough, or French bread. But ciabatta, whole grain, multigrain, rye, or sandwich bread can be used. You will need to adjust cook time.
Adjust temperature depending on the bread used. I recommend shaking the basket often and checking every 1-2 minutes to avoid burning— this is especially important during the second batch since it'll cook faster.
Do not overcrowd the basket. Leave space between each crouton to allow even browning. If needed, cook the croutons in two batches, but avoid overfilling the basket.
Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half.
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