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Got stale sourdough bread? Don’t toss it—turn it into crispy, golden croutons in just minutes! This recipe is quick, easy, and totally customizable. Whether you bake them in the oven or use the air fryer (perfect for summer when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen), these croutons are way better than store-bought. Pick your favorite seasonings and enjoy them on salads, soups, or as a crunchy snack!
How to Make Sourdough Croutons
Ingredients & Instructions
- 1/2 loaf stale sourdough bread, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil, enough to coat the bread without it pooling in the bottom of the bowl
- Seasonings of choice – I love using salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, but dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning work great too!
Oven Method:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the sourdough bread into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the bread pieces with olive oil and your chosen seasonings until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated bread pieces on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool completely before storing.
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the bread into small cubes and toss with olive oil and seasonings.
- Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket every couple minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
- Let cool before storing.
Storage Recommendations
These are best eaten fresh but once completely cooled, you can store your homemade croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for a 1-2 days.
These homemade sourdough croutons added the perfect crunch to my salad! Such an easy way to use up stale bread!
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Easy Homemade Sourdough Croutons
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Cooking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf stale sourdough bread cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
- Seasonings of choice I love using salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, but dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning work great too!
Instructions
Oven Method:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the sourdough bread into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the bread pieces with olive oil and your chosen seasonings until evenly coated. You want the pieces to be evenly coated without any oil pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
- Spread the coated bread pieces on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool completely before storing.
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread coated bread pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket every couple minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
- Let cool before storing.
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