Air Fryer Butter-Garlic Croutons
Air Fryer Butter-Garlic Croutons turn simple bread cubes into crisp, golden bites with a rich buttery finish and a gentle punch of garlic and parsley. They’re evenly toasted with a light crunch that holds up in salads and soups, or as a quick snack straight from the bowl. Serve whenever you want fresh, warm croutons without hovering over the oven.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Butter-Garlic Croutons, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Add the bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Whisk the parsley, garlic powder, and seasoned salt into the melted butter, then pour it over the bread cubes. Toss the bread cubes with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Let them rest for 2 minutes to allow the butter to absorb.
- 3
Place the bread in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes. Toss with a spatula and cook for 2 more minutes. Move the croutons to a paper towel-lined plate until ready to use.
- Calories 1059.83 kcal High 53%
- Protein 35.79 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 186.39 g 68%
- Total Fat 18.94 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.48 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 1703.23 mg High 74%
- Dietary Fiber 8.75 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 20.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 567.73 mg Good Source 44%
- Iron 12.77 mg Good Source 71%
- Potassium 445.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 49.02 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Butter Garlic Croutons is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, Seasoned Salt, and Unsalted Butter. Each serving provides about 1059.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Butter-Garlic Croutons made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, Seasoned Salt, Unsalted Butter, White Bread. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Butter-Garlic Croutons?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1059.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Butter-Garlic Croutons easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Butter-Garlic Croutons healthy?
- Air Fryer Butter-Garlic Croutons has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 1059.83 calories and 35.79 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1703.23 mg (74% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.48 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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