Gluten Free Air Fryer Croutons

Crispy dairy free croutons in an air fryer basket.

Gluten Free Air Fryer Croutons

Air fryer gluten free croutons are so easy to make, ready in just 6 minutes and are so much better than anything storebought. You can use your favorite gluten free bread (even burger buns or hotdog rolls) to make these dairy free croutons anytime. Use these gluten free croutons on salad, soups or even turn them into gluten free breadcrumbs.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer croutons, dairy free croutons, gluten free croutons

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 6

Total Time 7

Servings

Calories 96kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

4 slices gluten free bread
avocado oil spray or olive oil spray
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Cut the bread into bite size cubes. Try to make the cubes the same size so they will cook evenly.
Add the bread cubes to the air fryer basket. Spray with avocado oil or olive oil spray and sprinkle with the spices.
Shake the air fryer basket to distribute the bread cubes in the air fryer basket (try to get them in a single layer).
Cook in the air fryer at 360F for 6 minutes. For the best texture, pause 1-2 times to shake the basket.

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Notes

Top tips

You can also use hamburger buns or hotdog buns in place of bread.
Easier clean up tip: If you want to make these gluten free croutons super simple, skip the oil and simply spray the bread cubes with olive oil or avocado oil in the basket then sprinkle with seasoning. The end result will be almost exactly the same but with one less bowl to clean.
Spread out the bread into an even layer. If the bread cubes overlap, pause the air fryer 1-2 times to shake the basket.
If you have leftovers, let them cool completely before storing. Store leftovers on the countertop in an airtight container once they have cooled completely.
The type of bread will impact the flavor and texture of the croutons. A heavier, denser bread will make a chewier, crunchy crouton whereas a lighter bread will make a more airy, crispy crouton.
Cooking time will depend on how thick the bread is, how big the cubes are and your air fryer. Every air fryer cooks a little differently based on size and wattage and how full the basket it.

Other flavor variations

Herbs de provence – instead of italian seasoning, use herbs de provence for a slightly more floral flavor (thanks to the lavender)
Za’atar – instead of italian seasoning, use za’atar seasoning for a smoky flavor
Ranch seasoning – instead of italian seasoning, you can use your favorite ranch seasoning. (my go-to is 1 tablespoon of dried chives, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried dill and a pinch of salt)
Onion powder – you can add onion powder in addition to the other spices or use it instead of garlic powder for a slightly different flavor.

Storing leftovers

If you have leftover gluten free croutons, store them in an airtight container after allowing them to cool completely. To be safe, I usually allow them to cool for 1-2 hours before storing.

Store in an airtight bag or container (I like to use reusable Stasher bags for this) on the counter for up to a week.

You can also freeze leftover air fryer croutons. Defrost the croutons on a baking rack and air fryer at 350F for 2-3 minutes to get them crispy again.

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