Air Fryer Croutons, 13 Minutes (About 130 Calories A Portion)

Name: Air Fryer Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 3 slices Tesco wholemeal bread; 2 tbsp Tesco olive oil; 1 tsp dried Italian herbs; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp sea salt (use less with salty soup)

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Quick answer: Cut 3 slices of wholemeal bread into cubes, toss with olive oil, Italian herbs, salt and pepper and air fry at 180°C for 8 minutes, shaking halfway. It serves 4 at about 130 calories a portion.

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Serves: 4
Calories: about 130 per portion

Air fryer croutons are cubes of wholemeal bread tossed in olive oil and Italian herbs, crisp and golden after about 8 minutes at 180°C. They are a good use for bread that is going stale and work in any air fryer, round or square. Serve them in a small bowl so they stay crunchy.

Written by Matt, Matt’s Cafe.

Jump to: Recipe card · How do you make croutons in an air fryer? · How long do croutons take in the air fryer? · How long do homemade croutons last? · Can you use frozen bread? · Do they work in any air fryer? · What flavours can you add? · How many calories are in air fryer croutons?

How do you make croutons in an air fryer?

Cut the bread into cubes of about 1.5 cm and put them in a bowl.
Add the olive oil, Italian herbs, black pepper and salt and toss until the bread has soaked up the oil and seasoning.
Tip the cubes into the air fryer and cook at 180°C for 8 minutes, shaking halfway so they turn golden all over.
Check they are crisp. If not, cook for 1 more minute at a time.
Cool for a couple of minutes, then scatter over soup or salad.

How long do croutons take in the air fryer?

About 8 minutes at 180°C for medium slices. Use 5 minutes for thin bread and up to 10 minutes for thick bread, and check them as they cook.

How long do homemade croutons last?

In an airtight container they keep for about 3 days. Add them to soup at the last moment so they stay crisp.

Can you use frozen bread?

Yes. Cut the cubes while the bread is still frozen or part thawed, then add 1 to 2 minutes to the cooking time and check they are crisp.

Do they work in any air fryer?

Yes. I have used them in a Ninja Foodi Dual Zone and the same method works in round and square models. Cook in a single layer, or in two batches, so they brown evenly.

What flavours can you add?

Garlic powder, smoked paprika or a flavoured olive oil all work. If you add salty seasoning, use less salt, and work out the calories again if you change the oil.

How many calories are in air fryer croutons?

About 130 calories a portion. The full batch is about 521 calories: 3 medium slices of Tesco wholemeal bread 270, 2 tbsp of Tesco olive oil 243, Italian herbs 3 and pepper 5. Divide by 4. Thicker slices or more oil will raise it.