Make Air Fryer Texas Toast in just a few minutes - crispy, buttery and filled with garlic flavor! With the best garlic butter made from simple ingredients, it's all done with just a few simple steps. Get ready to meet your new favorite easy side dish!
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Garlic bread has always been one of my favorite go-to's for a quick evening snack, and it's for sure one of my favorite side dishes for a hearty soup, pasta or stew.
This version with thick slices of bread is my new favorite - and I am sure you will also love this Air Fryer Texas Toast!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick and done in just a few minutes
- It's easy to make with a few simple steps
- Crispy and buttery at the same time
- Loaded with garlic flavor from the best garlic butter
- Easy clean-up since we're using the air fryer
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Thick slices of bread are what separate Texas Toast from regular garlic bread - but feel free to use thin slices if that's what you have.
- Butter - salted and unsalted both work, just taste the garlic butter before seasoning with salt and adjust the amount of salt accordingly
- Cooking oil is used to crisp up the bread, so it's both crispy and buttery. You can swap this for more butter if that's what you have.
How to make it
- Place softened butter and minced garlic in a small bowl
- Mash the garlic and mix with the butter
- Mix in cooking oil
- Add worcestershire sauce and mix well
- Taste test and season with salt as needed
- Mix well and taste test to make sure the seasoning is just right for you
- Cover the bread with garlic butter on both sides, then place the bread in a preheated air fryer basket
- Air fry for 3 minutes at 390°F (200°C), flip the bread, then air for 3 minutes more. They are done when they're golden brown and crispy at the edges. Serve immediately!
Tips & tricks
- Mix butter and cooking oil for the ultimate crispy and buttery end result
- Taste test the garlic butter before adding salt, and after - depending on what butter you use (and you tastebuds!) the amount of salt needed will vary
- Preheat the air fryer for best results
- Cook in a single layer - you definitely do not want any overlap for this recipe!
- For extra crispy Texas Toast air fry the bread first for 1 minute per side, then add the garlic butter and air fry for the time stated in the recipe card
- Add cheese for an extra indulgent Texas Cheese Toast - add it after flipping the bread and cook until melted
- Cooking time can vary with your air fryer
- Best served freshly air fried - I would not recommend storing leftovers
- Prep ahead by making the garlic butter ahead of time, storing in the fridge, and then adding to the bread just before air frying. You can do this days before making it, but you might want to use less garlic as the garlic flavor will deepen as it sits.
- Prep ahead even more by covering the bread with garlic butter, and then refrigerating (covered) for up to 1 day before air frying
Recipe FAQ
Can I add aluminum foil to my air fryer?
Yes, you can generally add aluminum foil to your air fryer. You can add it to the bottom, under the basket, to catch any drippings (like butter or oil). I usually don't do this, and just clean out the bottom after cooking instead.
Can you air fry frozen Texas Toast?
Yes, you definitely can! For instructions on how to make air fryer frozen texas toast, head on over to my guide to air frying frozen garlic bread.
Can I make this in the oven instead?
Yes, you sure can! Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5-7 minutes, then flip them and bake for 2 more minutes, until golden brown.
More quick & easy air fryer sides
Love quick & easy air fryer sides, like this recipe for Air Fryer Texas Toast? Then these recipes are just what you need!
- Air Fryer Tater Tots
- Air Fryer Carrot Fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
- Air Fryer Baby Carrots with Honey Butter
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Recipe
Air Fryer Texas Toast
Print RateServings: 2
Calories: 307kcal
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Total time: 11 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 thick slices of bread about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
- 3 tablespoon butter salted or unsalted, softened
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon fine table salt or according to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 390°F (200°C).
- Place softened butter in a small bowl together with minced garlic. Mash it together.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
- Taste test, and season with salt as needed.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly on both sides of the bread.
- Place the bread in the air fryer basket and air fry for 3 minutes at 390°F (200°C), then flip the bread and air fry for 3 more minutes, until golden brown and crispy at the edges.
Equipment (may contain affiliate links)
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Fork
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Thick slices of bread are what separate Texas Toast from regular garlic bread - but feel free to use thin slices if that's what you have.
- Butter - salted and unsalted both work, just taste the garlic butter before seasoning with salt and adjust the amount of salt accordingly
- Cooking oil is used to crisp up the bread, so it's both crispy and buttery. You can swap this for more butter if that's what you have
Tips & tricks
- Mix butter and cooking oil for the ultimate crispy and buttery end result
- Taste test the garlic butter before adding salt, and after - depending on what butter you use (and you tastebuds!) the amount of salt needed will vary
- Preheat the air fryer for best results
- Cook in a single layer - you definitely do not want any overlap for this recipe!
- For extra crispy Texas Toast air fry the bread first for 1 minute per side, then add the garlic butter and air fry for the time stated in the recipe card
- Add cheese for an extra indulgent Texas Cheese Toast - add it after flipping the bread and cook until melted
- Cooking time can vary with your air fryer
- Best served freshly air fried - I would not recommend storing leftovers
- Prep ahead by making the garlic butter ahead of time, storing in the fridge, and then adding to the bread just before air frying. You can do this days before making it, but you might want to use less garlic as the garlic flavor will deepen as it sits.
- Prep ahead even more by covering the bread with garlic butter, and then refrigerating (covered) for up to 1 day before air frying
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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