If you’ve ever wanted warm, crispy garlic bread without heating up your oven, this Air Fryer Frozen Garlic Bread recipe is going to be your new best friend. It’s golden on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready in less than 10 minutes. Perfect as a quick side for pasta night, pizza, or just when those garlic bread cravings hit.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
As someone who tests air fryer recipes every week, I can tell you that frozen garlic bread tastes even better out of the air fryer than from the oven. Then I top it off with my Spaghetti with Ground Beef Sauce recipe and some parmesan cheese or just serve it with noodles.
The circulating hot air makes the edges perfectly crunchy while keeping the middle fluffy and buttery. And the best part? No waiting for your oven to preheat.
- Fast & Easy – Ready in 5–7 minutes.
- Better Texture – Crisp edges + soft center, no soggy bread.
- Versatile – Works with Texas toast, baguette slices, or even garlic knots.
- Affordable - if you pick up the garlic bread at Dollar Tree and other ingredients at Aldi you got about 4 servings of a quick easy meal.
- Of course you can always make the homemade version style - Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Garlic Bread
- 1 package of frozen garlic bread (Texas Toast style, baguette slices, or your favorite brand)
- Optional: Parmesan cheese (sprinkle for extra flavor)
- Optional: Parsley or Italian seasoning for garnish
Substitution Tip: If you’re sensitive to dairy, look for plant-based garlic bread or sprinkle with nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
How to Make Frozen Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Step 1 Place frozen garlic bread in a single layer in the basket (don’t overcrowd).
Step 2 Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes.
Step 3 Air fry for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
- Thicker Texas toast = closer to 7 minutes.
- Thin baguette slices = about 5 minutes.
- Optional: sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Pro Tip: Flip the garlic bread halfway through cooking for extra even crispiness, especially if your air fryer tends to run hot.
Serving Suggestions
- Dip the garlic bread in this homemade Basic Marinara Sauce Recipe
- Serve this garlic bread Texas toast style - Texas Toast Garlic Bread Pizza with Air Fryer Instructions or Trisha Yearwood's Cowboy Lasagna for a classic Italian dinner.
- Pair with a Caesar salad for a lighter meal.
- Ree Drummond's Baked Ziti is another classic pairing.
- Dip the garlic bread in some Air Fryer Tomato Soup
- Use slices as a base for mini garlic bread pizzas — just add mozzarella and pepperoni before air frying.
Pro Tips for Air Fryer Frozen Garlic Bread
Place the frozen garlic bread in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid stacking so the hot air can circulate and crisp the edges evenly.
Cook at around 350 to 375 degrees for the best results. This helps the bread heat through while getting golden and slightly crispy on top.
Check the garlic bread early. Thinner slices can cook in as little as 4 to 5 minutes, while thicker pieces may take closer to 6 to 8 minutes.
Flip the garlic bread halfway through cooking if you want even browning on both sides. This is especially helpful for thicker pieces.
Nutrition (per slice, Texas Toast style – varies by brand)
- Calories: ~150
- Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 3g
- WW Points: ~5 points per slice (check app for your brand)
Recipe FAQS
Most frozen garlic bread cooks in the air fryer at 350 to 375 degrees for about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness.
No, you can cook frozen garlic bread straight from the freezer. There is no need to thaw it first.
A temperature between 350 and 375 degrees works best to heat the bread through while crisping the top.
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Air Fryer Frozen Garlic Bread
- Prep Time: 1 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 8 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
Make frozen garlic bread in the air fryer in just 5–7 minutes! Crispy, golden, and buttery with no preheating required, the perfect quick side for pasta, pizza, or salad.
Ingredients
1 package of frozen garlic bread (Texas Toast style, baguette slices, or your favorite brand)
Optional: Parmesan cheese (sprinkle for extra flavor)
Optional: Parsley or Italian seasoning for garnish
Instructions
Place frozen garlic bread in a single layer in the basket (don’t overcrowd).
Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes.
Air fry for 5–7 until golden brown and heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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