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Air Fryer Croutons

June 6, 2022
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Air fryer croutons are crispy, salty, and even more delicious than store-bought croutons. Croutons are simple to make and great to eat, take less than 10 minutes to get ready. A flavourful and perfect topping for your salads, stews, and soups.

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Your crispy air fryer croutons require a few simple ingredients to taste delicious. Just toss them with butter and add your favorite seasonings, air fry them and your crispy homemade croutons are ready. I’ve tried making croutons in several ways but the croutons made in an air fryer are just perfect.

Any of your favorite bread can be used for the croutons recipe. If you love making these types of quick snack recipes, be sure to check, the air fryer pasta chips and air fryer broccoli tots.

How to make crispy air fryer croutons?

These homemade air fryer croutons are very simple yet very delicious side dishes. Gets ready in just a few minutes when made in an air fryer.

Ingredients for air fryer croutons:

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  • 2-3 slices of bread
  • 2 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon dry parsley
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions for air fryer croutons:

  1. Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
  2. Take the bread slices and cut them into 1-inch cubes.air fryer croutons from bread
  3. Take a mixing bowl to add melted butter, garlic powder, dry parsley, and salt. Mix them together and add the bread cubes into the butter mixture. Toss the bread cubes until evenly coated.air fryer croutons no oil
  4. Place the seasoned bread cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the basket.air fryer recipe for croutons
  5. Air fry them at 200C/400F for 4-5 minutes. Toss them halfway through the cooking process to avoid burning and to ensure all the sides of the croutons are brown.
  6. air fryer homemade croutons
  7. Remove the crispy croutons and serve.

You can find the air fryer croutons recipe in the printable card below

Serving ideas for air fryer croutons

Croutons add a nice flavor and texture when served with salad. Or have them with your favorite soup such as tomato soup or top them with warm chili. However, you can have the croutons by themself as a snack with your favorite dressing.

Tips for making perfect air fryer croutons

  • Don’t skip the preheating process before making any type of food in an air fryer.
  • Make sure to cut the bread slices in equal sizes to ensure the bread cubes are equally air-fried.
  • You can use butter or oil for the croutons recipe.
  • Toss the croutons halfway through the cooking process for the best result.
  • Day-old bread is best for making croutons.

Our other easy bread recipes you’ll love:

  • Air fryer bread pakora
  • Air fryer toast

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What temperature should I cook air fryer croutons?

Cook the air fryer croutons at 200C/400F temperature for 4-5 minutes. Check-in halfway through the cooking time and you can adjust the time according to your liking.

How do you keep homemade croutons crispy?

Store the homemade air fryer croutons in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag. Make sure to remove as much air from the Ziploc bag before sealing. You can easily store them a room temperature. However, storing in the refrigerator helps to prevent from entering the moisture causing less crispy. Croutons are good for 10-14 days.

How to reheat croutons in an air fryer?

Place the leftover croutons in the air fryer basket and reheat them at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions

What is the best type of bread to use for croutons?

You can use any of your preferred bread for the croutons recipe. There are no such rules while making air fryer croutons. However, here are a few breads you can use for the recipe:

  • French Bread
  • Italian
  • Sourdough
  • Challah
  • Loaf Bread

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Are croutons healthy?

It depends on the bread you are using for the health benefits. However, air fryer croutons can be considered slightly healthier than the pan-fried or oven-baked. You can make the croutons using the half amount of oil/butter in an air fryer.

What can I make with croutons?

Air fryer croutons can be used as seasoned bread crumbs. They can be used as a stuffing or used as seasoned bread crumbs for the meatloaf.

Are croutons vegan?

Most of the store-bought croutons are made with dairy products or egg products so they are not vegan. Use the vegan-friendly bread for vegan croutons and avoid the flavorings that contain animal products.

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Should I use oil or butter when making homemade air fryer croutons?

You can use either of them or choose according to your liking. However, both do a good job while making croutons.

Can I add cheese to my croutons?

Of course, you can add cheese while making air fryer croutons. You can try it with Cheddar, Asiago cheese, etc. Sprinkle the cheese when there is a last-minute left while cooking the croutons. And serve your cheesy croutons.

Equipment:
Air fryer

Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition:

Calories- 125 kcal | Total Fat- 7g | Saturated Fat- 3g | Trans Fat- 0g | Unsaturated Fat- 2g | Protein- 3g | Carbohydrates- 13g | Cholesterol-13mg | Sodium- 775mg | Sugar- 2g | Fiber- 1g | Potassium- 50mg | Vitamin A- 173IU | Calcium- 40mg | Iron- 1mg |

If you like the air fryer croutons recipe, look what else you can air fry:

  • Air fryer egg toast

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Crispy Air Fryer Croutons - TopAirFryerRecipes

Air fryer croutons are crispy, salty, and even more delicious than store-bought croutons. Takes less than 10 minutes to get ready.
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Calories 125 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 slices of bread
  • 2 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon dry parsley
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
  • Take the bread slices and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
    air fryer croutons from bread
  • Take a mixing bowl to add melted butter, garlic powder, dry parsley, and salt. Mix them together and add the bread cubes into the butter mixture. Toss the bread cubes until evenly coated.
    air fryer croutons no oil
  • Place the seasoned bread cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the basket.
    air fryer recipe for croutons
  • Air fry them at 200C/400F for 4-5 minutes. Toss them halfway through the cooking process to avoid burning and to ensure all the sides of the croutons are brown.
    air fryer homemade croutons
  • Remove the crispy croutons and serve.
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