Air Fryer Croutons

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Air Fryer Croutons are quick, easy, and the perfect way to use up stale or leftover bread. All you need is a little olive oil (or aquafaba for oil-free croutons), plus some salt and pepper, to make crispy, golden croutons in just 10 minutes!

PREP TIME: 4

COOK TIME: 6

TOTAL TIME: 10

Servings: cups

Ingredients

▢ ¼ of a large loaf (6oz or 170 grams) bread , about 4 slices
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil , or 1½ tablespoons of aquafaba for oil-free
▢ ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , plus a pinch more if you like an extra peppery flavour

INSTRUCTIONS

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Cut or tear the bread into chunky bite-sized pieces.
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Put the cubes of bread in a large bowl then drizzle over the oil (or aquafaba) and sprinkle over the salt and pepper. Add any extra optional seasoning (there are lots of ideas in my post above), then using your hands, toss the cubes of bread so they are all coated in oil and seasonings.
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Spread the cubes out into a single layer in your air fryer basket making sure there is a little room around each cube. Don't crowd them.
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Air fry them at 400°F (200°C) for about 6 minutes, giving them a good shake halfway. All air fryers are different so they might need a minute or two more or less. You will need to keep an eye on them. Once done, they should be golden, completely dried out and crispy.
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Turn off the air fryer and let the croutons cool in the air fryer basket before transferring to an airtight container. I find they keep best in glass jars.

NOTES

Store air fryer croutons in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last for about a month. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them from frozen for a few minutes in your air fryer to restore their crunch.

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