Air Fryer Ranch Croutons

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: ¼cup Servings

Calories: 43kcal

Author: Deanna

These crunchy croutons made with only 3 simple ingredients in the air fryer. Seasoned with olive oil and ranch seasoning, they are the perfect addition to any homemade soup or salad.

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Equipment

Cosori Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 Cups bread cubes 4-5 Slices
2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix

Instructions

Using a serrated knife, slice the bread into cubes ½-3/4 inch in size.
Place the cubes into a medium size bowl, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. If the bread is very soft it may absorb more oil, in which case you can drizzle a bit more to coat all of the bread.
Add the ranch seasoning and toss to coat.
Place the bread cubes into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Place the air fryer basket into the air fryer and set to 350°F for 5 minutes. Half way through shake the basket.
After 5 minutes, check on the croutons. They should be lightly golden and crispy. If there are cubes that are still soft you can add a minute to the cook time.
Once the croutons are finished cooking pour them onto a baking sheet to cool. They will continue to harden as they cool.
Once completely cool, transfer to an air tight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

This recipe works best with bread that is slightly stale. Fresh bread will absorb more oil and take longer to cook. If the bread is very soft I recommend reducing the temperature to 320°F and extending the cook time by a few minutes, this will help dry them out without burning.

I like using chewier bread, like sourdough, french bread or baguettes, but it will work well with any bread you like.

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