We'll explain you through the process of creating your own croutons with an air fryer in this online story. Prepare to have your salads and soups transformed by these tempting handmade treats.
Gather the ingredients
Cubed bread
Olive oil
onion powder
garlic powder
dried herbs
salt and pepper to taste
Seasonings
In a large mixing dish, toss the bread cubes with the melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs such as thyme, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Make sure the spices are uniformly covered on the bread squares.
Air Fry
In the air fryer basket, place the seasoned bread chunks. Assemble them in a single layer to allow for appropriate airflow. Air fry the croutons for around 5-8 minutes at 350°F, shaking the basket during the cooking process to achieve equal frying.
air fryer croutons serving suggestions
Serve your handmade croutons over salads, soups, or as a delicious snack.
Cut the bread into 1-inch pieces before beginning. Croutons can be made using stale bread, but fresh bread can also be used.
To make these croutons, start with bread pieces of any variety, whether leftover sandwich bread, baguette, or sourdough.
Step-by-step making process
Olive oil: When the bread cubes are air-fried, the olive oil provides richness and helps produce a crispy finish. Butter can also be used.
Dried Herbs
Dried herbs: Provide fragrant and savory flavors to the croutons. Thyme, oregano, and basil are popular options. The herbs used can be customized to your personal tastes.
Storing
Keep homemade croutons at room temperature in an airtight container. They might last for many days.