Easy Air Fryer Croutons

Name: Easy Air Fryer Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 cups crusty French bread, cubed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Published: June 19, 2026 | French Cuisine | ⏱ 11 min

Golden crispy air fryer croutons in a bowl

Homemade croutons are vastly superior to store-bought, and making them in the air fryer is the fastest method. Using classic French herbs and olive oil, cubed bread transforms into ultra-crispy, golden croutons in just 6 minutes. They are the perfect addition to French onion soup or a fresh salade Niçoise.

Recipe Info

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time6 min

Total Time11 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineFrench

3 cups crusty French bread, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 Instructions

Season the bread

In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Air fry

Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place bread cubes in the basket in an even layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Cool and store

Let cool completely before serving over soups or salads. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

Pro Tips

Day-old stale bread works best as it absorbs the oil without getting soggy.
Shake the basket vigorously halfway through to ensure all sides crisp up evenly.

Nutrition Information

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	3g
Fat	7g
Saturated Fat	1g
Carbohydrates	12g
Fiber	1g
Sugar	1g
Sodium	230mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, melted butter will give the croutons a richer flavor, but olive oil is more traditional for French cooking and holds up better to high heat.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.3 (82 votes)

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