Easy Air Fryer Croutons is a quick recipe that will show you how to make your own homemade salad topper using a sourdough baguette or Ezekiel bread for a healthy option. Coat your bread with olive oil, garlic, and seasonings and you're ready to fry!
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Have you ever had the croutons at Cracker Barrel? They are absolutely out of this world! They even sell them at take out! This recipe with sourdough bread is a close comparison.
The air fryer is great for bread, you may also enjoy my Air Fryer Garlic Bread, Air Fryer Muffins, and Air Fryer Cornbread recipes.
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What Type of Bread to Use
When using sourdough bread, stale bread will work best. I rarely just have sourdough bread on hand, but if you do and have leftovers, then make croutons!
I got a loaf of sourdough and kept it sealed at room temperature for a couple of days and then used it to make croutons.
If you are looking for a flourless bread, clean eating option that is also healthier, Ezekiel bread works great. You can use whole grain bread, too. I found that both fresh or stale sandwich bread will work fine.
How to Make Croutons in an Air Fryer
- Decide which type of bread you would like to use to make the croutons. Sourdough bread is the most popular. Ezekiel bread is a healthy option, or you can use sandwich bread.
- Slice the bread into ½ inch cubes.
- Drizzle the bread with olive oil and seasonings.
- Air fry.
How Long Do You Fry the Croutons?
Fry the croutons for 5 minutes. Open up the air fryer and shake the basket. Fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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Air Fryer Temperature
I recommend 370 degrees.
How to Store the Croutons
Store the croutons in sealable plastic bags or in airtight containers.
How Long Will the Croutons Last
The croutons will last at room temperature for 3 days.
They will last in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
They will last for several weeks in the freezer.
Pair the Croutons with these Salad Recipes
Avocado Egg Salad Cups
Healthy Breakfast Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Fried Chicken Salad
Green Goddess Cobb Salad
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Air Fryer French Fries
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
Air Fryer Pickles
Air Fryer Kale Chips
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Air Fryer Ravioli
Season these with my Homemade Ranch Seasoning and Homemade BBQ Seasoning.
Easy Air Fryer Croutons
Ingredients
Sourdough Baguette Croutons
- 2 cups sliced sourdough bread, I used about ¾th of a loaf Sliced into ½ inch cubes. Any size you prefer is fine, I often slice mine into 1 inch cubes. Stale leftover bread works great.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon Everything But the Bagel Seasoning or your favorite seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Ezekiel Bread or Sandwich Bread Croutons
- 4 slices Ezekiel Bread or sandwich bread Sliced into ½ inch cubes. Any size you prefer is fine, I often slice mine into 1 inch cubes.
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Other Great Crouton Spices
Instructions
- If you are using a sourdough bread loaf, you will want to use a serrated bread knife to slice the bread.
- Drizzle or spray the sliced bread with olive oil. Season with the seasonings. If you find that seasonings aren't sticking try a little more oil.
- Place the sliced bread on the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5 minutes on 370 degrees. Open and flip/shake the croutons.
- Air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Monique says
This was quick, easy, and delicious! I’m never buying croutons again. They were so good that I found myself eating them like chips, lol.
staysnatched says
haha! I do the same thing!
Ann says
Can you make them without oil? Oil is really not healthy, including olive oil.
staysnatched says
I wouldn't. You're free to do what you want. Monounsaturated is very healthy, which is found in olive oil.
Orvina says
I forgot to add croutons on my grocery list but I remembered I’d seen this recipe before and always wanted to make it. It’s SO easy and tasty! Someone else said they were eating them like chips and I second that comment! I will never buy store Croutons again! Literally 5 mins and I like playing around with the seasonings. I tried some with Everything but the Bagel seasoning, garlic and seasoned salt. All of them came out really delicious!
staysnatched says
YUM! That seasoning combo sounds great.
Nielle says
As I was making a salad for lunch I figured I’d use the rest of my bread to make some croutons. I knew exactly where to come for a quick and easy recipe for the air fryer. Thank you, Brandi!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Kerry says
Super easy air fryer crouton recipe!! I used Ezekiel bread. For seasoning I used Italian seasoning only. Next time might try Greek seasoning. These turned out amazing. Will be great on my Caesar Salad. Just the right amount of crunch. Also, so much healthier and cheaper than store bought. And helps to get rid of any bread that is about to go bad. No more wasting. Perfect for snacking as well if don’t want on salad.
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them!