Air fryer Croutons
This crunchy and delicious air fryer croutons taste so good and are so easy and quick to make. Try this easy recipe today.
Servings 4
Calories 143kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 2 tbsp. oil
- ½ tsp. Pepper
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Oregano
- ½ tsp. Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. Paprika or Cayenne
Instructions
- Take 4 to 6 slices of bread and pile them one on top of another.
- Using a sharp or serrated knife, cut them horizontally and then vertically into equal sized cubes.
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- Assemble your seasonings together and mix them well.
- In a large bowl take bread cubes, add seasonings and drizzle oil on top. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Meanwhile preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for 5 minutes.
- Lay tossed bread cubes in air fryer basket and spread them out evenly. Don’t overcrowd.
- Air fry for about 6 -8 minutes till the croutons are crispy and golden.
- Remember they will continue to crisp up further once taken out so even if they feel a little softer, they will crunch up.
- Take them out and cool them before storing in an air tight container.
- Your air fryer croutons are ready to eat.
Notes
1. Choosing the Bread: Opt for a slightly stale bread, any kind at hand works. Fresh bread works too.
2. Cut Evenly: Try to cut your bread into even-sized cubes. This helps them crisp up evenly.
3. Single Layer: Don't overload your air fryer basket. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer to allow for even cooking.
4. Season Generously: Don't skimp on the seasonings. That way your croutons will have a good flavour.
5. Shake Halfway: Shake air fryer basket well midway during air frying for a consistent result.
6. Watch the Time: Keep a close eye on the croutons during the final minutes of cooking. They can go from golden brown to burnt quite quickly.
7. Cool Before Storing: Let the croutons cool completely before storing. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
2. Cut Evenly: Try to cut your bread into even-sized cubes. This helps them crisp up evenly.
3. Single Layer: Don't overload your air fryer basket. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer to allow for even cooking.
4. Season Generously: Don't skimp on the seasonings. That way your croutons will have a good flavour.
5. Shake Halfway: Shake air fryer basket well midway during air frying for a consistent result.
6. Watch the Time: Keep a close eye on the croutons during the final minutes of cooking. They can go from golden brown to burnt quite quickly.
7. Cool Before Storing: Let the croutons cool completely before storing. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg