Quick Homemade Croutons

Golden and crispy bread cubes, flavored with garlic and Provençal herbs, perfect for enhancing your soups and salads.

• Prep time: 10 min
• Cook time: 15 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 108
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 17 g
• Fat: 3 g

Ingredients

• 100 g White bread
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 2 tsp Dried Herbs de Provence
• 10 g Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

   Preheat the oven to 180°C or the airfryer to 200°C.

2. Cut the bread

   Cut the bread into cubes of about 1 to 1.5 cm.

3. Season the bread cubes

   In a bowl, mix the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Provençal herbs.

4. Bake the croutons

   For oven baking, place the bread cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. For airfryer cooking, place them in the basket and cook for 4 minutes, shake, then cook for an additional 2 minutes. The croutons should be golden without burning.

Chef's tips

• Use stale bread for an even crispier texture.
• Do not overcrowd the airfryer basket for even cooking.
• Add grated parmesan before baking for extra flavor.

Storage

Consume immediately to preserve crispness. Store up to 2 days in an airtight container at room temperature.