Air Fryer Sourdough Croutons (Printable view)

Crisp sourdough bites flavored with garlic and herbs, ready in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, preferably day-old (about 200g)

→ Seasoning

02 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, or blend)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 2-3 minutes until ready.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, dried herbs, sea salt, and black pepper.
03 - Add the sourdough cubes to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the oil and seasoning mixture.
04 - Arrange the coated bread cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary.
05 - Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the croutons are golden and crisp.
06 - Transfer to a bowl and toss with fresh parsley if desired. Allow to cool completely before serving or storing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're impossibly crispy outside and still tender inside, without a drop of deep-frying mess.
  • Your sourdough scraps transform into something restaurant-quality in less time than it takes to brew coffee.
02 -
  • Day-old sourdough is non-negotiable; fresh bread turns into chewy disappointment, not croutons.
  • The shake at the halfway mark is what saves you from burnt edges and pale centers.
03 -
  • Cut your bread cubes as uniformly as possible so they cook at the same rate without any awkward burnt-or-raw situations.
  • If your cubes seem very dry, let them sit in the seasoned oil for a minute before air frying so they absorb all that flavor.
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