Air Fryer Croutons
These air fryer croutons are a quick and easy way to transform stale bread into golden, crunchy nuggets perfect for salads and soups. They are a delicious, homemade alternative to store-bought toppings.
Ingredients
- 4.5 oz bread of choice whole wheat sourdough suggested, stale or day-old works best
- 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian herbs
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C/400°F.
- Cut the bread into bite-sized cubes and add to a large bowl.
- Drizzle over the olive oil, add garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss the bowl or use your hands to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Add the seasoned bread cubes to the air fryer basket in one even layer and air fry for 2 minutes.
- Open the air fryer and give a light shake to move the pieces around.
- Cook for a further 1-3 minutes depending on desired golden-brown level, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle with salt while hot. Allow to cool slightly to reach maximum crunch before serving.