In just 15 minutes, you can make the most delicious cheesy, garlicky Air Fryer Garlic Cheese Bread! Simple, scrumptious, and easy to make!THE EASIEST GARLIC BREAD RECIPEMaking garlic cheese bread in the Air Fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious snack or side dish. This simple recipe requires just a few ingredients and you can have it ready in under 15 minutes! No oven needed! With its crispy exterior, gooey cheese center, and garlicky flavor, this Air Fryer Garlic Cheese Bread will be sure to please everyone! Plus, its so simple that even novice cooks can make it with ease. So what are you waiting for? Lets get air frying!This was very easy and so delicious! I took your advice in the notes section of the recipe card about adding the mayonnaise and wowsers! It made it even more creamy! I will never make it another way again thanks Brandie! MelodyFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What kind of bread should I use? Make sure you choose a thicker slice of bread. I used Italian bread but you can use French bread. I wouldnt use something thin like a sandwich sliced bread because you need something substantial to hold the cheese. Can I use a different cheese? I used mozzarella because its a the classic cheese to use for garlic cheese bread. You can swap it out with cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, or any other good melting cheese you enjoy.Additionally, I used quite a bit of cheese for this cheesy bread. We love it cheesy but you can absolutely lessen the amount to fit your preferences! Do I have to use garlic powder? While this is an easy thing to use since most people have it in their cupboards, you can easily swap it out for fresh minced garlic or jarred garlic in its place. Can I make this ahead of time? I know it is nice to have stuff done for dinner ahead of time and its even nice if you can make an extra batch to freeze for later. With this recipe, you can do both!You can make these earlier in the day and then reheat in the air fryer when ready to serve. You can also make a second and third batch to freeze for later. To do this, let them cool, then cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before freezing for up to 3 months. What size Air Fryer did you use? I tested this recipe in a 5 quart basket Air Fryer. This is the style that a majority of Americans own. If you have a different style then youll need to adjust the cooking time based on your own knowledge of your particular air fryer. Its impossible for me to test a recipe on every possible style and brand of air fryer on the market. Just be sure to leave enough room around your bread slices so the hot air can circulate and melt the cheese on the bread evenly. If you overcrowd the basket, the bread wont bake evenly and cheese wont melt evenly either. How to soften butter quickly? Did you forget to pull out the butter for it to soften? Dont worry, youre in good company! Id be lying if I said I dont forget quite often. Here are a few things you can do to soften butter a but more quickly: Fill a glass with boiling water and let it sit for a few minutes. Dump the water out and place it upside down over a standing stick of butter (on a plate) to help it soften faster. Roll or pound the butter in between two sheets of parchment paper (seems odd but works!) Cube or grate the butter. By cutting it into smaller pieces it will soften faster. Wont the cheese go flying all over the place in the air fryer? Surprisingly, it doesnt. It is held on by the butter on the bread. I recommend this for cheese toast as well. Swipe a bit of butter on the bread before adding a slice of cheese. It will keep it on as it toasts in the air fryer. Whats the serving size for this recipe? We used a whole loaf of bread for this recipe. There are normally 12 slices of bread in a loaf. Generally a serving size is 2 slices of bread, so this recipe has 6 servings. If you think one slice is enough, this could serve more. What to serve this with? You can enjoy these cheesy garlic bread slices with any of these delicious pasta recipes: Easy Baked Ziti Ultimate Chicken Spaghetti Tuscan Chicken Pasta Lemon Chicken Pasta Pizza Pasta Bakeor you can just dip them into your favorite marinara sauce! What if I dont have an air fryer? No problem. This can be made in the oven. See my recipe here for instructions. How to store leftovers? If you have leftovers, wait for them to cool. Then wrap them in aluminum foil and place in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, pop the bread slices back in the Air Fryer for 2-3 minutes. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)Italian bread or French baguette sometimes you can find them pre-sliced, just make sure they arent sliced too thin.salted butter you want real butter here for best results. You could use margarine if that is all you have but youll get better results with butter. Forgot to take the butter out to soften up? See my tips on How to Soften Butter Quickly.garlic powdersalt and pepper these are optional seasonings. Kraft creamy melt shredded mozzarella cheese I think this melts the best but use what you have!dried parsley this is optional, it just adds nice color.Just an FYI- this image shows only 1 stick of butter and 1 bag of shredded cheese even though the recipe calls for more.HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER GARLIC BREAD:Slice the loaf of bread into slices about 2 thick. In a bowl mix the softened butter with the garlic powder, salt and pepperGenerously spread the garlic butter mixture onto each slice of bread. Sprinkle a handful of the mozzarella cheese onto each piece of bread and sprinkle each with dried parsley.Place the bread into the Air fryer and cook for 3-4 minutes at 350F degrees or until cheese has melted and the bread looks toasted. This will need to be done in batches. Air fryer does not need to be preheated first.Serve with marinara sauce for dipping (optional)CRAVING MORE RECIPES? 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In a bowl mix 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened to room temperature, 2 Tablespoons garlic powder, teaspoon salt and teaspoon pepper. Generously spread the garlic butter mixture onto each slice of bread. Sprinkle a handful of the shredded mozzarella cheese onto each piece of bread and sprinkle each with dried parsley flakes. Place the bread into the Air fryer and cook for 3-4 minutes at 350F degrees (or until cheese has melted and bread is toasted.) This will need to be done in batches. Air fryer does not need to be preheated first. Serve with marinara sauce marinara sauce, for dipping (optional.) NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.Want to really take this over the top? Try adding a couple of Tablespoons of mayonnaise to the shredded cheese before adding to the top of the garlic bread. Its amazing!Note: if you like your bread crispier, try placing it into the air fryer for a few minutes before adding the shredded cheese on top.This should make about 12 slices of garlic cheese bread (2 per person.)NutritionCalories: 731kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 74g | Sodium: 796mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g