This Easy Recipe for Croutons transforms simple rolls or bread into golden, crispy croutons perfect for adding crunch to soups, salads, or snacks. With just a few basic ingredients like avocado oil and seasonings, you can whip up homemade croutons in minutes. They’re a quick and delicious way to use up leftover rolls or bread and elevate your dishes!
This Easy Recipe for Croutons is one of my favorite things because they’re so easy to make and taste infinitely better than store-bought ones. They’re perfectly crispy on the outside, yet still a bit chewy inside, adding the ideal texture to salads and soups. Plus, I can customize the seasonings to match any dish! ❤️
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EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Clickable Links
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Oil sprayer for cooking
- Measuring spoons (for oil and spices)
- Air Fryer
- Baking sheet (for oven use)
- Spatula or spoon for tossing croutons
INGREDIENTS:
- 3-4 leftover rolls (or any bread of choice), cut into cubes
- 2-3 tbsp avocado oil
- Spices to taste:
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried rosemary
- Dried thyme
- Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Nuts and seeds (optional)
Simple ingredients with very little equipment.
Prepare the bread:
- Cut the leftover rolls into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
This is one of my very favorite things in the kitchen! It doesn’t have harmful chemicals like a can of spray and you can put whatever kind of oil you want!
Season the croutons and toss:
- Spray or drizzle the avocado oil over the bread cubes, tossing them gently to ensure even coating.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, dried rosemary, dried thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper over the bread cubes. Toss again until the cubes are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
Bake:
- Spread out seasoned cubes in the air fryer or in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Turn air fryer on 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes, turning the croutons halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy or in the oven for 10-15 min. Be sure to turn the halfway through.
Cool and serve:
Allow the croutons to cool completely before using. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Seriously Amazing! So crunchy and good!
Look at the showcase of these croutons with all of these beautiful colors in this salad. Lots of crunch and healthy ingredients!
Additional Notes:
- Bread Choice: Any type of bread can be used, from rolls and baguettes to sandwich bread. Stale bread works best as it holds its shape and crisps up more evenly.
- Seasoning Variations: Customize the croutons with your favorite spices. Try adding Parmesan, smoked paprika, or Italian seasoning for different flavors.
- Cooking Method: For a quicker option, you can cook the croutons in a skillet over medium heat. Just toss frequently until they’re golden and crisp.
- Storage Tip: Store cooled croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If they start to soften, you can quickly re-crisp them in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Easy Recipe For Croutons
Ingredients
- 3-4 leftover rolls (or any bread of choice), cut into cubes
- 2-3 tbsp avocado oil
- Spices to taste:
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried rosemary
- Dried thyme
- Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Nuts and seeds (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the bread
Cut the left over rolls into bit-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl
Season the croutons:
Spray or drizle the avocado oil over the bread cubes, tossig them gently to ensure even coating
Sprinkle seasonings of your choice over the break cubers. Toss again until the cubes are evenly coated with oil and seasongs.
Bake:
Spread out seasoned cubes in the air fryer or a single layer on a baking sheet.
Turn air fryer on to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes, turning he croutons halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy or in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to turn them halfway through.
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