Description
At its core, this recipe is a clever reimagining of the classic garlic knot or dinner roll. Instead of baking individual rolls spaced apart on a large baking sheet, we tuck them closely together in an air fryer basket. As the dough cooks and expands, the rolls press into one another, creating a single, cohesive loaf. The beauty of this “pull-apart” style is twofold: first, it keeps the sides of the rolls incredibly soft because they aren’t exposed to direct heat; and second, it makes for a fun, interactive eating experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small dinner rolls (store-bought or homemade dough balls)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing basket)
Instructions
- Prepare garlic butter
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, salt, parsley, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Coat the rolls
- Dip or brush each dough ball with the garlic butter mixture.
- Add cheese
- Roll or sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the coated dough balls.
- Arrange in air fryer
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place rolls close together so they “pull apart” after cooking.
- Air fry
- Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish & serve
- Brush with extra garlic butter and sprinkle more Parmesan on top.
- Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy!
Notes
Soft, buttery, and loaded with garlic and cheese—these rolls are the perfect comfort snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 260 kcal
Keywords: Air fried garlic herb rolls, Cheesy pull-apart bread air fryer, Easy garlic parmesan dinner rolls