We all love store-bought croutons but did you know sometimes they are not even vegan? They have preservatives, milk and even maltodextrin added to them. Making them at home is not so difficult. If you're looking for a quick way to use up leftover bread and want a crispy, golden result without deep frying — your air fryer has the perfect solution. These air fryer bread croutons are crunchy, flavorful. Whether you want to top your favorite soups, salads, or simply enjoy them as a snack for teatime,airfrying bread delivers the perfect bite every time. It has minimal oil and gives a great texture. Helps fight food waste too.
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Ingredients for air fryer croutons recipe
- white bread (any variety: white, whole wheat, sourdough, etc.)
- oil spray
- Optional (use any seasoning)
Refer to recipe card for details.
Instructions
Season: Spray oil on bread and add any optional spices.
Cut the Bread: Cut into 1 inch cubes.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (355°F) for 5 minutes.
Air Fry: Place the seasoned bread cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
Cool & Store: Let the croutons cool completely before using or storing in an airtight container.
Variations and Substitutions
- Cheesy Croutons: Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese before air frying. Vegans can you nutritional yeast flakes.
- Spicy Kick: Add red chili flakes, paprika, or black pepper, red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Sweet Version: Use cinnamon powder,cocoa powder, sugar, and butter for dessert croutons to top yogurts or fruit bowls.
- Desi Twist: Add chaat masala ,pav bhaji masala and cumin powder for an Indian-style flavor.
- Bread: Use different types of bread for this recipe to see what you like the most. sourdough bread, whole wheat bread, rye bread, regular sandwich bread like gluten-free, multigrain bread, white sandwich bread french bread, brown bread .You may use day-old bread or fresh bread.
- Oil: Substitute little olive oil with avocado oil, or vegan butter. crispy air fryer croutons
get a great flavor when you use melted butter, ghee, cheese. - Seasoning: Replace garlic powder with fresh minced garlic, or use onion powder ,garlic chives instead. Use favorite seasonings like Italian seasoning, for flavorful croutons
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Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- oil spray
- 4 slices of bread white bread
- spices optional
Instructions
- Season: Spray oil on bread and add any optional spices.oil spray, 4 slices of bread, spices
- Cut the Bread: Cut into small cubes.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (355°F) for 5 minutes.
- Air Fry: Place the seasoned bread cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
- Cool & Store: Let the croutons cool completely before using or storing in an airtight container.
FAQs
Yes! In fact, slightly stale bread works even better.It toasts evenly and crisps up well in the air fryer.
Store croutons in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. Make sure they cool at room temperature before you store them.
Yes, oil helps the seasoning stick and ensures even crisp nature. Ghee and butter also gives a great flavor.
Hearty soups like tomato or pumpkin soup, wraps, salad, or even snack on them directly.
A gentle shake halfway gives even golden crust.
Conclusion
Making bread croutons in the air fryer is an easy add crunch to your wraps, salads and soups. Your leftover bread can transform into a crispy delight in under 10 minutes and helps you avoid waste too.
Olivia says
So much easier and less oil then when I did prepared in a frying pan. I sprayed them with oil after the spices so they would adhere to the bread instead of being blown off with the fan. Thanks!