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Air fryer pesto garlic bread sliced on a plate.
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Air Fryer Pesto Garlic Bread

Air fryer pesto garlic bread brings together the delicious flavors of pesto with delicious garlic bread. This dish is quick and easy to make in the air fryer with no preheating!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried pesto garlic bread, air fryer, air fryer garlic bread with pesto, air fryer pesto garlic bread, garlic bread, pesto, pesto garlic bread in air fryer
Servings: 4
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Aimee

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ soft French loaf (or one whole baguette)
  • 4 Tablespoons butter softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon pesto
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, pesto, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mash together with a fork or spatula until ingredients are combined.
  • Take ½ a loaf of soft French bread (or one whole baguette), and slice in half so that you can spread the garlic butter on each cut side.
  • Spread the butter mixture on each half of the bread. Place bread in the air fryer basket, cut side up. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove pesto garlic bread from air fryer and slice into smaller pieces if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You may want to pull the butter out an hour before using or place in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to slightly soften up.
  • As noted above, you can use a baguette or soft French loaf to make the garlic bread. If using a French loaf, you'll use half the bread. If using a baguette, you will use the entire baguette.
  • Cut the bread as needed to fit your air fryer basket.
  • All air fryers cook differently. Watch carefully to make sure bread is done to your desired amount.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg