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Air Fryer Garlic Knots with garlic butter and herbs, freshly baked and golden brown.
Leo Martinez

Air Fryer Garlic Knots

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These buttery, golden Air Fryer Garlic Knots are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with irresistible garlic-herb flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 pinch salt, to taste

Equipment

  • air fryer Used for cooking the knots to golden perfection
  • mixing bowl To mix garlic butter
  • Pastry brush For applying butter mixture
  • Knife or pizza cutter For dividing dough

Method
 

  1. Remove the refrigerated pizza dough from its package and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Cut the dough into 8 equal sections. Roll each into a 10-inch rope and tie into a knot, tucking ends under.
  4. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
  5. Brush knots generously with the garlic butter and place in the air fryer basket, spaced apart.
  6. Air fry for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown. Optionally brush with more butter and sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Perfect for game nights, pasta dinners, or as a quick snack! Try brushing with extra garlic butter after cooking for maximum flavor.

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