Turn fluffy Texas toast into the best homemade garlic bread with this easy recipe! Includes how to make garlic bread using the oven, grill, and air fryer.
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Spread the garlic butter mixture on both sides of each slice of bread, spreading it slightly thicker on one side and thinner on the other side.
6 slices Texas toast
To Bake:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Place the bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet, with the heavily buttered side facing up.
Bake for 7 minutes, flip, and cook for another 7 to 8 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
To Grill:
Heat grill to medium heat (350°F).
Place bread directly on grates, with the heavily buttered side facing up, leaving grill open (you want to keep an eye on it!). Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until warmed through with grill marks.
To Air Fry:
Set air fryer to 380°F.
Place bread in air fryer, with the heavily buttered side facing up, and air fry for 4 minutes. Flip bread and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
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Notes
Nutritional information will vary based on the type of bread used.
Make-ahead tip: This compound butter will keep for up to 3 days when stored airtight in the fridge. Because this recipe is made with fresh garlic, it should not be stored longer than that. It can be used on potatoes, vegetables, pasta, or whatever you like.