Homemade Croutons in the Air Fryer

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Homemade Croutons in the Air Fryer - The best recipe to make crispy, crunchy, flavorful homemade croutons in the air fryer with leftover sourdough bread. They pack a lot of flavor crunch and come together in just a few minutes.

Homemade Croutons in the Air Fryer on parchment paper

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Ingredients you'll need to make homemade croutons in the air fryer

your favorite bread (I use a rosemary sourdough)
onion powder
dried basil
dried oregano
garlic powder
kosher salt
black pepper
oil (I use avocado oil)

ingredients for homemade croutons in the air fryer

how to make homemade croutons in the air fryer

Detailed instructions and measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Mix all of the spices together in a small bowl and set aside.
Cut the bread slices into small squares and add them in to a mixing bowl.
Drizzle half of the oil and toss together coating the bread on all sides. Drizzle the remaining oil, tossing again to coat.
Take your spice mix and sprinkle a little at a time, toss to coat, and repeat until all of the spice mixture is mixed in and all the bread is coated.
Place the bread in the basket of the air fryer.
Place the basket in the air fryer and fry at 400°F for 4 minutes.
Open the basket and shake so that all the croutons are mixed around. Place back in the air fryer and fry an additional 2-3 minutes at 400°F.
Remove from the air fryer and enjoy on your favorite soup or salad!

tips and tricks

Don't cook your croutons too long in the air fryer. When you put them back in the second time, keep a close eye on them so they don't burn.
They will get crispier as they cool down.
If you want a little spice, you can add crushed red pepper to the spice mix.
If you choose a salty bread, go easy on the added salt. They can get too salty quickly.
Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. If you stuff it too full, they won't cook evenly.

How do I store homemade croutons?

It's best to store them in an airtight container. They'll stay nice and crunchy!

How long do homemade croutons last?

I find that they last about 2 weeks at room temperature.

Can I use air fryer croutons for stuffing?

You absolutely can! You can use them in any place you would use pre-made croutons.

alterations to lower calories and ww points

You could use oil spray (olive or avocado) instead of ¼ cup of oil.
Use a point friendly/lower calorie bread. You can use pretty much any bread in this recipe.

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