Air Fryer Garlic Knot Recipe + Video

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This garlic knot recipe makes tender, flaky bites that are bursting with flavor. Make a batch of scrumptious garlic knots in the air fryer in only 20 minutes!!

close up of air fryer garlic knots


 

Garlic Knot Recipe

Twists of crescent dough are brushed with butter and herbs and topped with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.

After just a few minutes in the air fryer, you can enjoy savory little bites of heaven!

Want some more simple side dish options? Use your air fryer to make baked potatoes, corn on the cob, or even crispy potato chips!

These garlic knots crescent rolls are a tasty appetizer as well. Pair some with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy them while watching the game.

ingredients for crescent roll garlic knots

Air Fryer Garlic Knots Recipe Tips

  • Work in batches.

    It’s important not to cook too many air fryer garlic knots at one time, since the dough will rise and expand.

    Leave extra space between each one so the outside can brown evenly as well.
  • Use pizza or biscuit dough instead.

    Since crescent rolls already come in sheets, using them cuts down on prep time. However, any type of refrigerated or fresh dough will work for this recipe.

    Just roll it out thin before cutting it into strips, then proceed with the garlic knot recipe as directed.
  • Add a spicy kick.

    A dash of red pepper flakes on your garlic crescent rolls will kick things up a notch!
  • Don’t need as many?

    Easily halve this garlic knot recipe and save the remaining crescent roll sheet for later.

    Trust me, though — you will end up eating more than expected. Air fryer garlic knots really ARE that good!
  • Freeze leftovers.

    Place extra garlic knots crescent rolls in a Ziploc bag and store for up to 3 months.

    You may want to wrap them individually in plastic as well to prevent ice crystals from forming on the surface.
making garlic knots with crescent roll dough

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

  • Air Fryer – Different brands and sizes will require different cooking times, so be familiar with your model and make adjustments as needed.
  • Cutting Board – A big solid cutting board makes prepping a breeze. I use mine daily, so it’s worth the investment to get a good quality one.
  • Pastry Wheel – This helps create clean, even strips of dough, but a pizza cutter or sharp knife will work in a pinch.
  • Basting Brush – I prefer this type over the silicone ones since it creates a more even layer of melted butter.
cooking garlic knots in air fryer

Garlic Knot Recipe FAQ

What dipping sauce goes with air fryer garlic knots?

All you need is a simple marinara or ranch dressing, just like at your favorite pizzeria! Or, double the amount of butter and herbs for dunking your garlic crescent rolls.

Can I bake these in the oven instead?

Yes! In fact, that’s a great alternative when making a larger batch of this garlic knot recipe, or if you want them to be done all at once.

Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving an inch or two of space between for each one to expand. Then, bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

What’s the best way to reheat garlic knots in air fryer?

Pop garlic crescent rolls right back in the basket for a few minutes until warmed through.

You can also microwave them in 30-second bursts, but you may want to cover them in a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out.

showing flaky inside of air fryer garlic knot

Enjoy!
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Air Fryer Garlic Knot Recipe + Video

Donna Elick
This garlic knot recipe makes tender, flaky bites that are bursting with flavor. Make garlic knots in the air fryer in just 20 minutes!!
5 stars from 1 review
Tried this recipe?Please comment and review!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Method Air Fryer
Servings 18 knots

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces crescent roll sheets dough
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 300 degrees F.
  • Unroll crescent dough onto a large cutting board into a flat rectangle.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut the crescent dough in half the short way, and then into 1-inch strips.
  • Tie/fold each strip into a knot.
  • Place 5 to 6 knots (or more depending on your air fryer) at a time in the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the knots from the air fryer and place them on a cooling rack. Continue cooking until all are cooked.
  • In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  • Brush the melted butter mixture onto the knots, then top with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve warm.

Video

Donna’s Notes

I use the Cosori 8.5 quart air fryer, so depending on your air fryer size you may be able to cook more knots at a time.
These can also be baked in the oven at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 74cal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 144mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.

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Originally published April 2021, updated and republished May 2023

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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I usually buy premade garlic knots, but i never will again since making this recipe! They are so much better when you make them at home. Loved your homemade marinara sauce recipe too.

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