A Flavourful Twist on Classic Garlic Bread

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Transform your classic garlic bread into stunning garlic blooms with this easy air fryer recipe! Featuring rich garlic butter, fresh herbs, melted cheese, and a beautiful flower-like shape, this flavorful twist on a beloved favorite will impress your guests and elevate any meal.

25 MinsTime

SimpleSkill

2 PEOPLEServes

Operating Steps

STEP 1
In a bowl, melt 4 tbsp of salted butter and 2 tbsp of unsalted butter together, stirring until fully combined. Add 1 tsp of garlic powder, 2 tsp of water, and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Stir everything together until the garlic butter mixture is smooth and well-blended. This mixture will be spread over the bread to give it a rich, garlicky flavor.
STEP 2
Place the slices of bread flat on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to make several cuts in each slice of bread, forming a flower-like pattern. Be careful not to cut all the way through the base of the bread—leave the bottom intact so the bread stays connected, resembling a blooming flower. You can adjust the depth of the cuts to your liking, with deeper cuts allowing the garlic butter to soak in more.
STEP 3
Using a brush, generously apply the prepared garlic butter mixture over the top of the bread, making sure to coat the surface and get the butter into the cuts. This ensures that the bread will absorb all the flavors of the garlic butter, creating a deliciously fragrant and flavorful base for your garlic bread blooms.
STEP 4
Sprinkle the diced tomato evenly over the top of the bread slices. This adds a fresh, juicy burst of flavor. Then, sprinkle the minced parsley and basil over the bread, adding an aromatic herbal note. Finally, season with a pinch of fresh ground black pepper for an extra touch of flavor and a subtle kick of spice.
STEP 5
Sprinkle a generous layer of your cheese of choice over the bread. Mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend of your favorites will work well. The cheese will melt beautifully in the air fryer, forming a golden, bubbly topping that adds both flavor and texture to the garlic bread blooms.
STEP 6
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (356°F). Once preheated, carefully place the prepared garlic bread into the air fryer basket, ensuring the pieces aren’t overcrowded so they cook evenly. Air fry for 9 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Depending on your air fryer model, you may need to adjust the time slightly.

Required materials

Current step details

4 tbspmelted salted butter
2 tbspunsalted butter
1 tspgarlic powder
6sliced bread
2 tspwater

4 clovesgarlic minced
½ tomatodiced
appropriate amountparsley and bail minced

for decorationcheese of choice
for decorationfresh ground black pepper

Cooking utensils used

HYSapientia 24L 10-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Oven

$199

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A Flavourful Twist on Classic Garlic Bread

25 MinsTime

SimpleSkill

2 PEOPLEServes

Operating Steps

01. In a bowl, melt 4 tbsp of salted butter and 2 tbsp of unsalted butter together, stirring until fully combined. Add 1 tsp of garlic powder, 2 tsp of water, and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Stir everything together until the garlic butter mixture is smooth and well-blended. This mixture will be spread over the bread to give it a rich, garlicky flavor.

02. Place the slices of bread flat on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to make several cuts in each slice of bread, forming a flower-like pattern. Be careful not to cut all the way through the base of the bread—leave the bottom intact so the bread stays connected, resembling a blooming flower. You can adjust the depth of the cuts to your liking, with deeper cuts allowing the garlic butter to soak in more.

03. Using a brush, generously apply the prepared garlic butter mixture over the top of the bread, making sure to coat the surface and get the butter into the cuts. This ensures that the bread will absorb all the flavors of the garlic butter, creating a deliciously fragrant and flavorful base for your garlic bread blooms.

04. Sprinkle the diced tomato evenly over the top of the bread slices. This adds a fresh, juicy burst of flavor. Then, sprinkle the minced parsley and basil over the bread, adding an aromatic herbal note. Finally, season with a pinch of fresh ground black pepper for an extra touch of flavor and a subtle kick of spice.

05. Sprinkle a generous layer of your cheese of choice over the bread. Mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend of your favorites will work well. The cheese will melt beautifully in the air fryer, forming a golden, bubbly topping that adds both flavor and texture to the garlic bread blooms.

06. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (356°F). Once preheated, carefully place the prepared garlic bread into the air fryer basket, ensuring the pieces aren’t overcrowded so they cook evenly. Air fry for 9 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Depending on your air fryer model, you may need to adjust the time slightly.

Required materials

4 tbsp melted salted butter

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp garlic powder

6 sliced bread

2 tsp water

4 cloves garlic minced

½ tomato diced

appropriate amount parsley and bail minced

for decoration cheese of choice

for decoration fresh ground black pepper