How to Make Vegan Air Fryer Croutons (3 Oil-Free Recipes)
Learn how to make vegan air fryer croutons with 3 oil-free recipes and 1 easy method that takes 10 minutes for healthy crispy croutons.
Servings: 6
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread cubes see notes
Ingredients for aquafaba croutons
- 2 tablespoons aquafaba liquid from cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Ingredients for balsamic and mustard croutons
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Ingredients for vegetable broth croutons
- 1 tablespoon vegetable broth
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F (200 C).
- Measure the aquafaba or vegetable broth or mix the balsamic and mustard (depending on which you are using. In a small dish, combine the spices that match the wet ingredient.
- Add your chosen wet ingredient and spices. Toss or shake the cubes until the ingredients are well mixed.
- After the air fryer is hot, add the croutons in a single layer with space between the cubes.
- Air fry for 2 minutes. Shake the croutons and air fry for another 1-2 minutes until the croutons are crisp and golden brown.
How to bake croutons
- Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).
- After seasoning the croutons, place them on a baking tray and separate them into a single layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing them halfway through.
Notes
- Nutritional information and servings based on ½ a cup of croutons.
- Crusty, flavorful bread like whole grain sourdough or French bread, or Italian bread, makes the best croutons. Softer breads need less moisture, so reduce the wet ingredients. Avoid letting the bread get soggy, especially if you use vegetable broth.
- Store croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for 1 minute or oven for a few minutes. Toss them frequently so they don't burn.
- The seasonings in this post are a guideline. Use any combination of herbs and spices or your favorite seasonings and blends. Change them up depending on what you'll serve them with. Try nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor or make black pepper croutons with coarse black pepper and salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg