Garlic bread is pure carbs, but built on a low-carb base — an almond-flour 'fathead' dough or low-carb bread — it becomes a treat you can fit into a lower-carb plate. The air fryer crisps it golden. Here's how, with the numbers.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make low-carb garlic bread in an air fryer?
A: Spread garlic butter on a low-carb base and air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 6–8 minutes, until golden — around 4g carbs a slice.
Q: What's the base?
A: An almond-flour 'fathead' dough or shop-bought low-carb bread.
The low-carb base
Use a low-carb bread, or make a quick 'fathead' dough from mozzarella, cream cheese and almond flour. Top with garlic butter and a little extra cheese, and the air fryer melts and crisps it just like the real thing.
The recipe
Low-Carb Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- Low-carb bread or fathead base
- 30g butter, 2 garlic cloves
- Parsley, 30g mozzarella
- Salt
Method
- Mix garlic, butter and parsley.
- Spread on the base; add cheese.
- Air fry at 180°C for 6–8 minutes.
- Serve golden and bubbling.
Tips
- Fathead dough crisps up like real bread.
- Don't burn the garlic — a moderate heat is best.
- Extra cheese makes it indulgent. See our low-carb bread.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make low-carb garlic bread in an air fryer?
Spread garlic butter and a little cheese on a low-carb base — low-carb bread or a fathead dough — and air fry at 180°C for 6–8 minutes until golden.
What's a low-carb base for garlic bread?
Either shop-bought low-carb bread or a quick 'fathead' dough made from mozzarella, cream cheese and almond flour.
Is this medical advice?
No. These are general lower-carb ideas. Carbohydrate needs are individual, so follow your GP or dietitian and guidance from the NHS and Diabetes UK.