Make quick, fluffy garlic knots with a crispy exterior using your air fryer. This recipe uses store-bought pizza dough for fast preparation.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:16 min
Total Time:26 min
Yield:12 knots
Category:Appetizer
Method:Air Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound store-bought pizza dough
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using refrigerated dough, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll or stretch the dough into a rough rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
Cut the dough into 12 equal strips.
Take one strip and gently stretch it, then tie it into a simple knot shape. Place the knot on a small plate. Repeat with the remaining strips.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to make the garlic mixture.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Work in batches, arranging the knots in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding. You may need to cook in 2 or 3 batches.
Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the knots are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the cooked batch and immediately brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Return the basket to the air fryer for 1 minute to set the butter, if desired.
Remove the knots and place them on a serving plate. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese. Repeat the process with the remaining knots.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for even crisping.
If the knots stick, lightly spray the basket again before adding the next batch.
For a softer knot, reduce the cooking time by 1 minute.