Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
⏱ Time
Prep: 10–15 minutes
Cook: 8–10 minutes
Total: ~25 minutes
🍞 Serves
4–6 people (or 2 very hungry ones 😄)
🛒 Ingredients
Bread
1 round bread loaf (boule, sourdough, or any crusty bread)
Garlic Butter
4 tbsp butter, melted
3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley or coriander, finely chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Cheese Filling
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup cheddar or processed cheese, shredded
(use any good melting cheese)
🔪 Preparation
1️⃣ Slice the Bread
Place the bread on a cutting board
Cut deep criss-cross slits (like a checkerboard)
Do NOT cut all the way through — keep the base intact
👉 This creates those pull-apart cubes you see in the photo
2️⃣ Make Garlic Butter
In a bowl, mix:
Melted butter
Garlic
Parsley
Salt, pepper
Oregano
Mix well — this is where all the flavor lives 🧄✨
3️⃣ Fill the Bread
Gently open the cuts with your fingers
Drizzle garlic butter deep into every slit
Stuff shredded cheese generously into the cuts
Brush remaining garlic butter all over the top
Don’t rush this step — the more evenly filled, the better the pull 😌
🍳 Air Fryer Method (As Shown in Image)
4️⃣ Air Fry
Preheat air fryer to 180°C / 350°F
Place bread carefully into the basket
Air fry for 8–10 minutes
✅ Bread should be golden brown
✅ Cheese fully melted and bubbling
✅ Edges crispy, center soft
👉 If top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil and continue cooking.
🔥 Oven Alternative
Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 12–15 minutes
Broil for last 2 minutes for extra crispiness
🌿 Final Touch
Sprinkle extra parsley or chili flakes
Serve immediately while cheese is stretchy 🤤
🍽 Serving Ideas
With tomato soup
As a party appetizer
Movie-night snack
Side for pasta or salads
💡 Pro Tips
Add jalapeños or chili flakes for heat 🌶
Mix cheese with a little cream cheese for extra gooeyness
Brush butter twice (before & halfway through cooking) for ultra flavor
