No prep, no thawing, no preheating the oven, just crispy frozen garlic bread with melty garlic butter in minutes. Works with Texas Toast, thin slices, or a whole baguette, and it's the perfect side for pasta, soups, and stews.
Crispier Than the Oven and Almost as Good as Homemade
I've always loved frozen garlic bread, and I've had it in my freezer basically every day since the day I moved away from home. It's so perfect when you want a quick snack or an easy side dish to go with your mushroom soup.
It's almost as good as homemade, and honestly, when you don't have time to make it from scratch, frozen in the air fryer is hard to beat.
These days, of course, I make it in my air fryer instead of the oven - and it makes it so, so, SO easy! It cooks faster, comes out crispier, and you don't even need to preheat your air fryer.
Baguette, Slices, or Texas Toast!
You can use any type of frozen garlic bread with this guide. I often make the baguette kind, but it works just as well for slices and Texas Toast.
Cook Times for Different Types of Garlic Bread
The main difference for the different types of frozen garlic bread is the cook time required. See the chart below for suggested times and keep an eye on it for the final few minutes to make sure it doesn't burn!
The time will depend on how large the pieces of bread are, and how thick. If unsure, start with the lower time and go from there. The cook time can also vary with different air fryer models. I've tested these times with 3 different models (Philips XL, Ninja DualZone and Cosori Pro) and they have worked well.
| Type | Temperature | Cook time from frozen |
| Baguette | 360°F (180°C) | 10-12 minutes |
| Thin slices | 360°F (180°C) | 4-6 minutes |
| Thick slices / Texas Toast | 360°F (180°C) | 6-8 minutes |
Cooking Cheesy Frozen Garlic Bread
If the bread has cheese on top you will need to keep a closer eye on it. Check with 2 minutes left, and keep a close eye on it so the cheese doesn't burn.
If your bread does not have cheese, you can add it. Add it on top with 2 minutes left, or add it after the cooking and let the residual heat melt it.
What to Do if Your Air Fryer Smokes
If you see smoke start coming from your air fryer, it's likely due to fat burning at the bottom. This can happen when you cook something with a lot of fat which drips down into the bottom of the basket. To avoid this, add a bit of water to the bottom of the basket. If it has already started to burn, you can also do this. Just be careful so the fat does not splash when you add water, it's best to let the basket cool down slightly first.
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Main Dishes to Serve It With
Recipe
Instructions
- Bring out your frozen garlic bread, and cut it in smaller pieces if needed to fit your air fryer.frozen garlic bread
- Place garlic bread in air fryer basket and air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 4-6 minutes for thin slices, 6-8 minutes for Texas toast and 10-12 minutes for a baguette. It's done when the garlic bread is golden brown and the butter is all melted. Serve immediately!
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Notes
What to Do if Your Air Fryer Smokes
If you see smoke start coming from your air fryer, it's likely due to fat burning at the bottom. This can happen when you cook something with a lot of fat which drips down into the bottom of the basket. To avoid this, add a bit of water to the bottom of the basket. If it has already started to burn, you can also do this. Just be careful so the fat does not splash when you add water, it's best to let the basket cool down slightly first.Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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