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Easy Homemade Croutons

This Easy Homemade Croutons (Oven or Air Fryer) recipe is made by tossing bread cubes with olive oil and seasonings, then baking or air frying until golden and crisp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cool Time 5 minutes
Course: Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 cups bread cubes (about ½ loaf or 10–12 slices)
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼-½ teaspoon salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the bread on a cutting board, slice it into strips, then cut the strips into cubes. I like mine around ¾ to 1 inch for that perfect bite, but if you want them extra crispy, go smaller (about ½ inch). Just keep in mind smaller ones tend to cook faster.
  2. Add the bread cubes to a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil over them, and toss them until everything is lightly coated. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, then toss again until they are all evenly seasoned. You may need to work in batches if your bowl's not big enough.
Oven
  1. OvenPreheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the bread cubes out in one even layer and bake them for 15–20 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they're golden and dry to the touch.
Air Fryer
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, then add the bread cubes to the basket, working in batches. Cook them for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, and pull them once they're golden and crisp.
  2. Let the croutons cool for a few minutes. They'll crisp up even more as they sit.