Air Fryer Garlic Cheese Bread

Make sure you choose a thicker slice of bread. I used Italian bread but you can use French bread. I wouldn’t use something thin like a sandwich sliced bread because you need something substantial to hold the cheese.

I used mozzarella because it’s 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!

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.

I know it is nice to have stuff done for dinner ahead of time and it’s 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.

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 you’ll need to adjust the cooking time based on your own knowledge of your particular air fryer. It’s 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 won’t bake evenly and cheese won’t melt evenly either.

Did you forget to pull out the butter for it to soften? Don’t worry, you’re in good company! I’d be lying if I said I don’t 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.

Surprisingly, it doesn’t. 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.

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.

No problem. This can be made in the oven. See my recipe here for instructions.

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.