Make the best croutons using your Ninja foodi air fryer! Using simple ingredients such as olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, you cannot go wrong with this easy recipe!
If you love air frying then check out our air fryer mandazi (African version of beignets), air fryer potato wedges, and air fryer green beans next!
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make fool-proof ninja foodi air fryer croutons
Seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, this fool-proof recipe combines the flavors of classic croutons, but without the preservatives! Plus, you can make it special diet-friendly by using your favorite gluten-free, keto, or paleo-friendly bread.
Here are a few other reasons why you will love this recipe. It is:-
- Dairy-free – made using olive oil, this recipe is dairy free.
- By omitting dairy, it is also naturally vegan.
- Healthy – as it has no preservatives and uses all-natural ingredients.
- It is also very easy to make!
ingredients you will need
This segment explains the best ingredients for making ninja foodi air fryer croutons, as well as possible substitutions. For measurements, see the recipe card provided at the bottom of this page.
- Bread – when it comes to making homemade air fryer croutons, any bread goes. Use your favorite type of bread such as brioche, sourdough, challah, and even bagels. However, while you can use fresh or stale bread, you want to go for stale bread as it crispens up quicker.
- Olive oil
- Seasonings – garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
how to make
This is a summary of how to make dairy-free air fryer croutons with garlic. See the storage and detailed step by step instructions in the recipe card provided below.
- Preheat your air fryer. Cut bread into cubes or desired bite-sized pieces then transfer to a bowl.
- Top with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and olive oil then carefully combine.
- Transfer the bread pieces to your air fryer basket and air fry until crunchy and golden brown, making sure to shake the basket or flip the croutons mid-cooking. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Serve your air-fried croutons immediately or allow them to cool and store them in a suitable airtight container for later.
And while you are making these ninja air fryer croutons, how about making my Air Fryer French Toast next? Alternatively, browse through our collection of Ninja Foodi Recipes to select a recipe that you love.
air fryer croutons time and temperature
When it comes to making air fried croutons, it’s all about getting the time and temperature right. After all, we all want that crunch. Cook croutons in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 5-6 minutes. Like with most air fryer recipes, make a point of checking on the bread mid-cooking.
serving suggestions and recipe variations
Serve your croutons as topping on soups and salads, such as our Instant Pot Potato and Leek Soup, Carrot Orange and Ginger Soup, Hokkaido Pumpkin Soup, Shrimp and Beet salad and Swiss Nüsslisalad. You can also use them in recipes to make meatloaves, bread pudding, meatballs or break them up for use as topping when making fish or meat dishes.
It doesn’t stop here, so don’t be shy to experiment with your favorite ingredients such as:-
- Grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cinnamon and sugar to make dessert croutons.
- And not to forget, you can use your favorite type of bread, including gluten-free bread.
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📖 Recipe
Ninja Air Fryer Croutons
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices of your favorite bread, including gluten-free or keto bread. (cut into cubes or according to preferred shapes).
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- a pinch of salt (or more, to taste)
- a pinch of black pepper (optional) (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer. Cut bread into cubes or desired bite-sized pieces.Transfer bread to a bowl.
- Top with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and olive oil then carefully combine.
- Without stacking them on top of each other, transfer the bread pieces to your air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5-6 minutes, or until crunchy and golden brown. Make sure to shake your air fryer basket or flip the croutons mid-cooking.
- Serve these Ninja air fryer croutons immediately or keep them in a suitable airtight container for later (see storage instructions in the notes below).
Notes
- Kept in suitable airtight containers, these homemade air fryer croutons can be stored for up to two weeks, but taste best within the first 2-5 days. Keep leftover croutons in a ziploc bag or an airtight container in a cool and dry place in your kitchen. Avoid keeping them in the fridge, as they will not stay crunchy this way.
- To freeze, keep them in Ziploc bags and transfer them to the freezer. They will keep for 4-6 weeks. Just bear in mind that the croutons may be soggy upon thawing which shouldn’t be a problem as you can quickly refresh them by air frying them for a few minutes.
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