Air Fried Italian Bruschetta
by Val CucineAir Fried Italian Bruschetta
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Appetizers & Snacks
To make good bruschetta, it is very important that you use the best quality and fresh ingredients. Bruschetta is all about the best quality in life and you get to taste all the good in life through great foods. The quality of olive oil and balsamic vinegar are essential for the success of this dish. The very same consideration applies to the purchase of bread you will use.
Ingredients
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1 medium crusty baguette
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6 medium tomatoes or heirloom tomato
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6 tablespoons olive oil, more for brushing the bruschetta
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3 large cloves of garlic
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2 tablespoons of fresh basil, sliced thin
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon Maldon coarse sea salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Chili flakes (optional)
Directions
Mince 2-3 garlic cloves and set aside.
In a pan over medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and allow the oils to heat up.
Now add the garlic cloves and cook quickly for about 1-2 minutes, just until you can smell the garlic and it become lightly browned. Do not burn the garlic, remove the garlic from heat and let cool.
Slice the tomato into small chunks, slice the basil into thin strips.
Place the tomato, basil, vinegar, salt and chili flakes into bowel and mix.
Add the garlic and oil, toss to combine.
Place the mixture in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes allow flavors to combine.
Preheat the air fryer @ “ROAST” to 375F/190C; spray the wire basket with cooking oil spray.
Cut the baguette into slices, but not too thin, at least 1/4-inch.
Slice the garlic in half and rub the garlic on slices of the baguette for flavor. After the garlic, brush the baguette slices with olive oil.
Place as many pieces of the bread in the air fryer basket with a little gap between each slice of the bread.
Air fry the bread for 3-4 minutes and remove them to cool. There is no need to flip the bread during the cooking process. The bread should have a crusty finish but still fresh and moist in the middle.
Now spoon the tomato and basil mixture on top of the baked baguette and you have an Italian bruschetta. You can now sprinkle some shaved cheese or coarse salt or black pepper or chili flakes!