Air Fryer Croutons
These easy air fryer croutons are buttery, crisp, and ready in just minutes! Made with a mix of sourdough, pumpernickel, and wheat bread, these homemade croutons are perfect for salads, soups, or snacking — no oil needed!
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 97kcal
Equipment
- air fryer used in recipe is Ninja Foodi all-in-one 6 quart
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread cubed (about 2 cups)
- 2 slices pumpernickel bread cubed (about 2 cups)
- 2 slices wheat bread cubed (about 2 cups)
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F on Air Crisp (or Air Fry) for 5 minutes.
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes, using all three types of bread. You should have about 6 cups of bread cubes total. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Season the bread cubes by sprinkling parsley, garlic powder, and salt over the top. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Drizzle melted butter over the seasoned bread cubes. Toss again until all cubes are well coated with butter and seasoning.
- Add the bread cubes to the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 minutes, pausing to shake and toss the cubes every 2 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Optional: For extra crunchy croutons, air fry for 2 additional minutes.
- Once done, remove croutons and spread them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Let cool in a single layer for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Try this recipe with various bread styles and different seasonings.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 97kcal