Description
Savory Italian air fryer garlic knots deliver irresistible comfort with crispy edges and aromatic herb-infused goodness. Golden, pillowy dough wrapped in garlic butter promises a delightful experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 13.8-ounce (391.5 grams) can pizza crust
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) onion powder
Garnish and Preparation:
- Olive oil spray
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Minced parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a clean, flat work surface for dough manipulation and gather all necessary tools for creating delectable garlic knots.
- Carefully unroll the pizza crust dough, ensuring a smooth, even surface.
- Slice the dough into ten short, uniform rectangular strips, cutting widthwise to maintain ideal proportions for knotting.
- Create loose, elegant knots by gently wrapping each strip around itself, carefully tucking loose ends underneath to secure the shape.
- Combine garlic salt, dried basil, and onion powder in a small mixing bowl to craft a fragrant seasoning blend.
- Delicately mist each knot with olive oil spray, ensuring light and even coverage.
- Sprinkle the prepared herb mixture over the knots, distributing the seasonings with a gentle hand.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, allowing it to reach optimal temperature for crispy results.
- Arrange the knots in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between each piece to promote even cooking and crisp texture.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes, watching carefully as the knots transform into golden-brown delicacies.
- Remove the knots and apply an additional light mist of olive oil or melted butter for enhanced flavor and sheen.
- Optionally, elevate the presentation by garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to savor the aromatic and crispy garlic knots.
Notes
- Perfectly sized strips create ideal knots, ensuring even cooking and a beautiful twisted shape.
- Loose wrapping prevents dense, tough texture, keeping the knots light and airy.
- Olive oil spray helps achieve golden-brown crispy exterior while maintaining soft interior.
- Spice blend adds depth of flavor, transforming simple pizza dough into gourmet appetizer.
- Spacing knots in air fryer basket is crucial for achieving uniform crispiness and preventing steaming.
- Finishing with extra olive oil or melted butter enhances richness and provides restaurant-style finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg