Easy Homemade Crunchy Croutons to for Your Family
Delicious Crunch Homemade Croutons to use with your next salad, soup, or just eat as a snack! These croutons can be made in an air-fryer.
Equipment
- 1 Airfryer optional
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 4 slices bread at least two days old, sourdough, white or Italian work well
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Peel the garlic, then crush it with the side of a knife. Don't mince it up.1/3 cup olive oil, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the oil and garlic to a small bowl and set aside for at least 5 minutes.
- Cut the bread slices into bite sized chunks, about 3/4" square and place in a medium mixing bowl.4 slices bread
- Pour the oil and garlic over the pieces of bread. Toss to coat.
- Mix together the Italian seasoning, paprika salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the pieces of bread. Toss to coat the pieces evenly. Now repeat with the other half of the seasoning.1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out the bread mixture over the parchment paper, ensuring the pieces are in a single layer.
- Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes, flipping the mixture halfway. Depending on the size of your pieces, this may take longer. The croutons will be done when they are nicely golden-brown and are not spongy.
Air Fryer Method
- Place your mixture into the basket of an air fryer. Air Fry at 390℃ for approximately 8-10 minutes. Toss the basket frequently.
- Check your air fryer frequently as times may vary by model. The croutons will be done when golden-brown and crispy.