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Air Fryer Croutons

These crispy air fryer croutons are the perfect way to level up your salads and soups. Made with day-old bread, olive oil, and simple seasonings, they come together in just 10 minutes for a homemade crunch you’ll love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Airtight storage container

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed day-old bread French, Italian, or sourdough
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  • In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
    A metal bowl with cubed bread, black pepper, and a wooden spoon, next to a bottle of olive oil on a white surface.
  • Place the bread cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed).
    Cubed bread pieces are spread in an air fryer basket, with a metal bowl of more bread cubes and a bottle of oil nearby on a white surface.
  • Air fry for 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.
    Cubed, seasoned croutons in an air fryer basket next to a bottle of olive oil on a white surface.
  • Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

  • Use hearty bread for the best results.
  • Avoid overloading the air fryer basket.
  • Mix seasonings thoroughly for even coating.
  • I used about 1/4 serving size for the nutritional information. 

Storage

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
  • Reheating: Pop in the air fryer at 350°F for 1-2 minutes to crisp up again.
  • Freezing: Not recommended because they lose their crisp texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25Cup | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg