Air Fryer Caprese Garlic Bread
Description
Air Fryer Caprese Garlic Bread is a fast summer appetizer made with garlicky ciabatta, melted mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze. Ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced thin
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, torn
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Split the ciabatta horizontally and trim the pieces to fit your air fryer basket or rack.
- Spread the garlic butter over the cut sides, edge to edge, then top with the shredded mozzarella.
- Air fry at 400°F for 4 to 6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned at the edges. Check at 4 minutes.
- While the bread cooks, simmer the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until reduced by half.
- Layer the thin tomato slices over the melted cheese and season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
- Tear the basil over the top and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
- Slice with a serrated knife and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Air fryer (basket or oven model)
Notes
Blot the tomato slices dry before layering them on. Store leftover cheesy bread separately from the fresh toppings and reheat at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1187mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1789IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 461mgIron: 1mg