Air Fryer Garlic Cheese (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy air fried bread with creamy mozzarella and garlic butter, perfect as a quick snack or side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 -
1 loaf Italian bread or French baguette, sliced about 2 inches thick
→ Butter Mixture
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1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 tablespoon garlic powder (or 3 cloves fresh minced garlic)
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1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
→ Cheese Topping
06 -
2 cups Kraft Creamy Melt shredded mozzarella cheese (8-ounce bag)
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Garnish
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1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes (optional)
→ For Serving
09 -
Marinara sauce (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Slice the loaf into approximately 2-inch thick slices.
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In a bowl, combine softened salted butter with garlic powder, optional salt, and pepper until evenly blended.
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Generously spread the garlic butter mixture on each bread slice ensuring even coverage.
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In a separate bowl, mix shredded mozzarella cheese with mayonnaise until slightly clumpy but well combined.
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Evenly distribute the mozzarella and mayonnaise mixture onto each slice of bread and sprinkle with dried parsley flakes if desired.
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Place the bread slices into the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is toasted. Cook in batches if necessary.
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Serve warm with optional marinara sauce for dipping.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Use thicker bread slices such as Italian or French baguette for the best structural support and texture.
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Mayonnaise in the cheese mixture adds a creamy texture and helps keep cheese from scattering during cooking.
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Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, ensuring even cooking and melting.
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Butter should be softened but not melted to facilitate easy spreading.
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Leftover slices can be cooled, wrapped, refrigerated for 3-4 days, and reheated in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.