The best homemade Air Fryer Croutons! Crispy, savory, and seasoned to perfection. This easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to make. Made with olive oil, garlic and onion powder. Use homemade croutons on salads, soups, and so much more. (Vegan, Gluten Free option).
Season: Add 4 cups cubed bread to a large bowl. Drizzle over 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and toss until well coated. Scatter 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over bread. Toss until evenly mixed.
Bake: Pre-heat an air fryer to 325℉ (163℃). Spread seasoned bread in an air fryer basket (see note 3). Bake until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket half-way through. (Note: Croutons will crisp up a bit more after baking).
Notes
Bread: Use your favorite bread for croutons, such as sourdough, baguette, or white sandwich bread. See recipe post for comparison details and photos. Day-old/stale bread will cook slightly faster than fresh bread. Choose gluten-free bread if needed.
Oil: You can use melted butter instead of olive oil if you prefer. Or, use half olive oil and half butter for the best of both worlds.
Air fryer note: If using a 6 Quart air fryer basket (or larger), bake in one batch. If you're using a smaller air fryer or scaling up the recipe, then bake in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer.
Alternate oven method: If you don't have an air fryer, you can use an oven instead. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 325℉ (163℃) for about 12 to 16 minutes, stirring half-way through. Bake times vary, so keep an eye on the croutons and remove them from the oven when golden-brown and crisp.
Storage tips: Store extra croutons in a resealable container or bag, at room temperature, for up to 5 days.