Description
This Air Fryer Cheesy Tortilla Garlic Bread is a quick and easy snack combining crispy air-fried flour tortillas with gooey melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses infused with a fragrant garlic butter. Perfect for a cheesy appetizer, snack, or side dish, it’s ready in under 15 minutes using simple pantry ingredients, offering a crunchy, cheesy, and flavorful bite everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 flour tortillas (soft and pliable)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (melted)
Garlic Flavoring
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove fresh garlic (minced)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Garnishes and Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried herbs (parsley, basil, oregano, or thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter or olive oil with garlic powder (or fresh garlic), salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a flavorful garlic butter that will coat the tortillas evenly.
- Coat the tortillas: Use a brush or spoon to spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on one side of each tortilla, ensuring full coverage for maximum crispy and flavorful bites.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the garlic buttered side of the tortilla, spreading it evenly for uniform melting.
- Fold or top: For easier handling, fold the tortilla in half so the cheese is sandwiched inside, or leave it flat for a crispier cheesy slice. Both methods work well in the air fryer.
- Air fry to perfection: Place the prepared tortillas carefully in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 370°F (188°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crisp and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle with fresh parsley or your choice of herbs. Slice into wedges and serve warm to enjoy the gooey, crunchy texture.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and to prevent clumping.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; allow space for hot air circulation to crisp the tortillas evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer for the best crunchy texture.
- Adjust cooking time if using thicker tortillas or adding extra toppings by increasing time by 1-2 minutes.
- Experiment with fresh or dried herbs to find your preferred flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla cheesy garlic bread (approx.)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg