Description
Classic Italian Bruschetta meets modern air fryer magic, creating crisp golden bread topped with fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil. Perfectly balanced flavors invite you to savor this simple yet elegant appetizer that brings Mediterranean charm straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 baguette
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Dice ripe tomatoes into small, uniform cubes after halving and removing seeds, transferring them to a mixing container.
- Incorporate freshly chopped basil, finely minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and ground black pepper into the tomato mixture, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Slice baguette diagonally into thin, consistent pieces that will crisp well in the air fryer.
- Arrange baguette slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Crisp bread at 400°F for 3-4 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a golden-brown color and crunchy texture without burning.
- Remove toasted bread and immediately top each slice with the prepared tomato mixture, spreading evenly.
- Enhance the bruschetta by delicately drizzling balsamic glaze across the topped bread, creating an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately to maintain the bread’s crispness and maximize flavor intensity.
Notes
- Select ripe, firm tomatoes for the best flavor and texture, avoiding overly soft or mushy ones.
- Pat tomato pieces dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making bread soggy.
- Try different herbs like oregano or thyme to customize the bruschetta’s taste profile.
- Use gluten-free baguette or crusty bread for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg