Get ready to transform your kitchen into an Italian restaurant with these irresistible Air Fryer Garlic Knots that are so easy, you'll wonder why you've never made them before! Imagine biting into a perfectly golden, buttery knot bursting with garlic and herb flavors, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside - all in just 18 minutes and with minimal effort. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a quick snack, or wanting to impress your dinner guests, these garlic knots are about to become your secret weapon in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes while you prepare the garlic knots.
- Open the package of refrigerated pizza dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.
- Cut the dough into strips approximately 1 inch wide and 6 inches long. You should have about 12-16 strips, depending on how thick you cut them.
- Take one strip of dough and tie it into a knot. To do this, make a loop with the strip, then tuck the end through the loop to secure it. Repeat this process with all the strips of dough.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix well to create a garlic butter mixture.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over each garlic knot, ensuring they are well-coated. Reserve some of the mixture for later use.
- Place the garlic knots in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook the garlic knots in the air fryer for about 8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Check them halfway through cooking and give the basket a gentle shake for even cooking.
- Once the garlic knots are done, remove them from the air fryer and immediately brush them with the remaining garlic butter mixture for extra flavor.
- Serve the garlic knots warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious air fryer garlic knots!
Tips
- Ensure your pizza dough is at room temperature for easier handling and knotting
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches for maximum crispiness
- Use fresh garlic for the most robust flavor
- If the dough is too sticky, lightly dust your work surface with flour
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously before and after cooking for maximum flavor
- Shake the air fryer basket midway through cooking to ensure even browning
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste
- Experiment with additional herbs like oregano or basil for variation
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 405kcal
Carbohydrates: 51g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg
