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Frozen Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer (Plus Homemade)
Frozen garlic bread in the air fryer at 350°F: 8–10 minutes for loaf halves, 5–7 for Texas toast. No thawing or flipping. Plus homemade garlic bread.
Quick answer
Cook frozen garlic bread in the air fryer at 350°F175°C, straight from the freezer and cut side up. Frozen garlic bread loaf halves take 8–10 minutes, and frozen Texas toast slices take 5–7 minutes. There's no need to thaw or flip it. It's done when the butter has melted and the edges are golden. Homemade garlic bread takes 5–7 minutes at 360°F180°C.
- Time
- 8–10 min (loaf halves)
- Flip
- No flipping
- Done when
- Butter melted, edges golden
Frozen Garlic Bread air fryer times
| What you're cooking | Temp | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen garlic bread, loaf halves | 350°F175°C | 8–10 min | Cut side up |
| Frozen cheesy garlic bread, loaf halves | 350°F175°C | 9–11 min | Until the cheese bubbles |
| Frozen Texas toast, slices | 350°F175°C | 5–7 min | Butter side up |
| Frozen cheese Texas toast | 350°F175°C | 6–8 min | Cheese side up |
| Frozen garlic knots | 340°F170°C | 6–8 min | Shake once |
| Frozen garlic breadsticks | 350°F175°C | 5–7 min | Single layer |
| Homemade garlic bread, loaf halves | 360°F180°C | 5–7 min | Fresh, not frozen |
| Homemade garlic bread, sliced | 380°F195°C | 3–4 min | Like garlic toast |
| Reheating garlic bread | 330°F165°C | 2–3 min | Watch closely |
Times are for a preheated 5–6 quart basket air fryer with food in a single layer. Oven-style and very large air fryers can run 1–3 minutes slower. Always check doneness with an instant-read thermometer.
Frozen garlic bread is one of the easiest things to cook in an air fryer. It goes straight from the freezer into the basket and comes out with crisp, golden edges, a soft middle and melted garlic butter in about 10 minutes, faster than heating the oven. Homemade garlic bread is just as easy.
How to cook frozen garlic bread in the air fryer
- Preheat to 350°F175°C.
- Place the garlic bread cut side up, straight from the freezer. Cut long loaves in half to fit.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes for loaf halves, or 5–7 minutes for Texas toast slices.
- Add cheese, if you like, for the last 2–3 minutes.
How long to cook frozen garlic bread in the air fryer
At 350°F175°C, with no flipping:
- Loaf halves: 8–10 minutes
- Cheesy loaf halves: 9–11 minutes
- Texas toast slices: 5–7 minutes
- Cheese Texas toast: 6–8 minutes
- Garlic breadsticks: 5–7 minutes
Thicker loaves need the full time to warm through in the middle. If the top is golden but the center still feels cold, cover it loosely with foil and cook a couple of minutes more.
Frozen Texas toast
Texas toast is thick-sliced bread brushed with garlic butter, sold in frozen packs. Lay the slices in a single layer, butter side up, and air fry at 350°F175°C for 5–7 minutes. Cheese Texas toast takes 6–8 minutes, cheese side up, until bubbly. There’s no need to flip either kind.
Homemade garlic bread
- Make garlic butter: mix 4 tablespoons of softened butter with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley and a pinch of salt.
- Spread it over a loaf of French or Italian bread cut in half lengthwise.
- Air fry at 360°F180°C for 5–7 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- For cheesy garlic bread, add mozzarella or parmesan for the last 1–2 minutes.
For single slices, it’s quicker still: brush them with garlic butter and air fry at 380°F195°C for 3–4 minutes, like the garlic toast in our air fryer toast guide.
Tips for the best garlic bread
- Don’t thaw it. Frozen garlic bread cooks best straight from the freezer.
- Keep the heat moderate. At 350°F175°C, the middle warms through before the top burns.
- Give it space. Loaf halves shouldn’t overlap. Cook one at a time in a small air fryer.
- Use a liner if you’re adding cheese, so it doesn’t drip through the basket.
What to serve with garlic bread
Garlic bread goes with pasta, soups and salads, or with Italian sausage and peppers. For more bread ideas, try crescent rolls or frozen biscuits.
Storing and reheating
Wrap leftover garlic bread and keep it at room temperature for a day, or refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Reheat at 330°F165°C for 2–3 minutes, watching closely. See our reheating guide.
Air Fryer Frozen Garlic Bread
- Prep
- 1 min
- Cook
- 9 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Air fryer
- 350°F175°C
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 190 per serving, without added cheese
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen garlic bread (2 loaf halves, about 16 oz)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, to serve (optional)
Instructions
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- Preheat. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F175°C for 3 minutes.
- Arrange. Take the garlic bread out of its packaging and place the halves in the basket, cut side up. Cut them in half crosswise if they don't fit. Don't thaw them first.
- Air fry. Cook for 6 minutes, then check. If you're adding cheese, sprinkle the mozzarella on now.
- Finish. Cook another 2–4 minutes, until the butter has melted, the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve. Let it cool for a minute, sprinkle with parsley, then slice and serve.
Notes
- 350°F175°C lets the center thaw and warm through before the garlic butter on top burns.
- Small air fryers may only fit one loaf half at a time.
- If the top browns before the middle is hot, cover it loosely with foil for the last few minutes.
Nutrition is an estimate calculated from typical ingredient values and will vary by brand and portion.
Frequently asked questions
How long do you cook frozen garlic bread in the air fryer?
At 350°F175°C, frozen garlic bread loaf halves take 8–10 minutes and frozen Texas toast slices take 5–7 minutes. Cheesy versions take about a minute longer, until the cheese is bubbly. Cook it straight from the freezer.
What temperature do you air fry frozen garlic bread at?
350°F175°C. Higher temperatures brown the garlic butter on top before the thick, frozen center has warmed through. Thin slices like Texas toast can handle the same temperature for less time.
Do you thaw frozen garlic bread before air frying?
No. Cook it straight from the freezer. Thawing first makes the bread soggier, and it cooks quickly enough from frozen.
Do you flip garlic bread in the air fryer?
No. Keep it cut side up, or butter side up for Texas toast, so the garlic butter melts into the bread and the top gets golden. The bottom crisps from the hot air underneath.
Can you make homemade garlic bread in the air fryer?
Yes. Cut a loaf of French or Italian bread in half lengthwise, spread it with garlic butter, and air fry at 360°F180°C for 5–7 minutes, until golden. Add cheese for the last 1–2 minutes if you like.
How do you cook frozen Texas toast in the air fryer?
Lay the slices in a single layer, butter or cheese side up, and air fry at 350°F175°C for 5–7 minutes for plain garlic Texas toast, or 6–8 minutes for cheese Texas toast. There's no need to flip them.
How do you reheat garlic bread in the air fryer?
Air fry leftover garlic bread at 330°F165°C for 2–3 minutes. Watch it closely, because the edges brown quickly the second time.
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