Description
A quick, crispy, and flavor-packed snack made by layering tortillas with garlic butter and a cheesy blend, then air frying to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side, this Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Tortilla Bread delivers melty cheese and vibrant garlic flavors with a super crispy texture in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mix of mozzarella and cheddar recommended)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley or Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture: Melt the butter or warm the olive oil, then mix in the finely minced garlic or garlic powder along with a dash of salt and pepper to create a savory garlic butter mixture.
- Brush the Tortillas: Lightly brush one side of each tortilla evenly with the prepared garlic butter to infuse flavor and aid in crisping.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese evenly over one tortilla, buttered side up. Place the second tortilla on top, buttered side down, forming a cheesy sandwich.
- Air Fry to Perfection: Place the tortilla sandwich in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes until the outside is golden brown and the cheese is melted inside.
- Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove from the air fryer, sprinkle with fresh parsley or Italian seasoning, slice into wedges, and serve immediately to enjoy the crispy, cheesy garlic delight.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic whenever possible for maximum flavor and aroma.
- Don’t overload the cheese to avoid soggy tortillas; balance is key.
- Preheat the air fryer for a couple of minutes prior to cooking for perfect crispness.
- If your air fryer has uneven heat circulation, flip the tortilla sandwich halfway through cooking.
- Use parchment paper under the tortilla sandwich to make cleanup easier without blocking air flow.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 tortilla sandwich)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg