Are you tired of odd-time food cravings? I have a perfect recipe for you that you can enjoy as a snack or add to your salad to make it crunchier and flavorful. Yes, I am talking about croutons and today we will learn how to make croutons in the air fryer.
Say goodbye to the traditional oil-dripping ways of making croutons at home. Now you can make delicious croutons at home without any oil.
Croutons In the Air Fryer
Are you ready to learn how to make these savory bites for your snacks and salad? Let’s get into this.
Croutons In Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon to stir the seasoning
- Wooden spatula
- Platter to serve Croutons
Ingredients
- 5 slices Bread of your choice I prefer whole wheat bread
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or parsley
- 3 tbsp butter or olive oil if you are vegan
- Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Take 5 slices of your favorite bread. Cut the bread into bite-size cubes with the help of a knife over the cutting board.
- Melt the butter and put it in a mixing bowl or add olive oil if you are vegan.
- Now you have to add the seasonings to the mixing bowl. I add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
- Stir the seasoning in butter or olive oil very well.
- Pour the seasoned butter over the bread. Stir with a wooden spatula to coat the bread well. Leave it for 3 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Take out the air fryer basket and put the bread in it.
- Cook for 5 minutes then stir them with a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes. You can now cook for an additional 3 minutes for extra crunch and crisp over the croutons.
- Take them out from the air fryer basket carefully and serve them with salad or soup.
Notes
Nutritional Information
This recipe is for 7 servings. The nutritional value is calculated approximately and based on the available nutrient data. The nutritional value may vary if you choose other kinds of bread and seasoning mentioned in the recipe.
- Calories 100
- Total Fat 7 grams
- Saturated Fat 5 grams
- Carbohydrates 10 grams
- Cholesterol 15 mg
- Potassium 27 mg
- Sodium 191 mg
- Sugar 1 gram
- Fiber 2 gram
- Protein 1 gram
- Calcium 30 mg
- Iron 1 mg
In conclusion, you can make croutons in the air fryer super fast and your crunchy, flavorful addition to your meals will be ready in no minute. By following these simple steps we shared in today’s recipe, you can transform leftover bread into golden, crispy croutons. Try out different seasonings to elevate their favor and enjoy a delicious topping for your salad.
