Garlic Bread Air Fryer Cooking Time
Air fryer garlic bread: 5–7 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Frozen or fresh slices, single layer, butter-side up.
Temperature350°F180°C
Time5–7minutes
Butter-side up throughout, no flipping.
Edges crisp and golden, centre still soft, garlic fragrant rather than dark.
How to cook Garlic Bread in an air fryer
- Lower temperature than most frozen food — garlic burns and turns bitter above about 375°F.
- Butter-side up and do not flip, or the topping ends up in the basket.
- Add cheese for the last 2 minutes only.
Common questions
How long do you air fry Garlic Bread?
Garlic Bread takes 5–7 minutes at 350°F (180°C) in an air fryer. Butter-side up throughout, no flipping.
Why does my garlic bread taste bitter?
Burnt garlic. It scorches at a much lower temperature than bread browns, so keep to 350°F rather than the 400°F most frozen food uses.
Converting your own recipe
If you have an oven recipe for Garlic Bread and want to work it out yourself, the rule is to drop the temperature by 25°F and cut the time by 20%. The oven to air fryer converter does it for you.