These Puff Pastry Garlic Bread Sticks are an appetizer that everyone will love. Crispy and light, these garlic bread sticks come together with just a few simple ingredients.
A perfect appetizer or dinner accompaniment every time. Made with store bought frozen puff pastry, garlic, grated parmesan cheese, melted butter and your favorite herbs.
Try my appetizer for Spinach and Feta Filo Parcels, Puff Pastry Pizza, or find something in my collection of Easy Phyllo and Puff Pastry Recipes to Wine and Dine.
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- irresistible aroma fills the house with garlic and cheese
- perfect combination of flavors paired with a rich buttery dough
- comforting appetizer makes this simply irresistible that you won't stop at just one
- easy to share shape servings perfect for friend or family gatherings
- versatile that you can customize with any ingredients
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Can You Put Garlic Bread Sticks in the Air Fryer?
Yes, if your air fryer is large enough, you can lay them in the air fryer to cook. It will get a bit messy because you need to brush the puff pastry with butter, cheese and herbs. Half way through you will also need to flip them over.
If you have a small air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches, which really doesn't make an air fryer ideal for making puff pastry garlic bread sticks. An oven or toaster oven and baking tray works much better.
This recipe was inspired by this puff pastry pizza recipe and would go very well with lentil soup or this easy clam chowder recipe. If you like puff pastry as much as I do, then you will love other puff pastry and phyllo dough recipes.
Ingredients
These puff pastry garlic sticks come together with a few simple ingredients:
- Frozen Puff Pastry
- Garlic Powder
- Butter
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Herbs
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Puff Pastry Garlic Bread Sticks
Thaw puff pastry and place on a non stick baking sheet lined with parchment paper while still cold.
Preheat oven to 400F. Cut puff pastry into strips using a pizza cutter or cookie cutter
Combine melted butter, cheese, garlic powder and brush onto dough strips using a pastry brush.
Twist puff pastry (optional). Brush more butter mixture and sprinkle herbs of your choice.
Bake for 10 minutes or until golden, flipping half way through, when firm. Remove from oven, let cool and serve immediately.
Storage
Once you've cooked these up, it's best to serve them and consume immediately.
I don't recommend storing these because the puff pastry will just get soggy. Freezing is also not recommended.
Top tips
Have the oven preheated and use a pizza/cookie cutter to cut the puff pastry in strips while the dough is partially frozen. Then twist and put in the oven quickly.
Work quickly as you want the puff pastry to remain cool until it enters the oven.
You can also place the cut puff pastry strips on a cool baking sheet. Just remember to place your baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes before hand.
Substitutions and Variations
These puff pastry breadsticks can be customized so many different ways. For example:
- Chili Flakes - add chili flakes to make it hot and spicy
- Tomato Sauce - sprinkle tomato sauce on top for a splash of color and tartness
- Anchovies - add anchovies for a one of a kind taste
- Poppy Seeds - add poppy seeds
- Herbs - add other herbs like rosemary
- Hazelnut Spread - add hazelnut or omit salt/cheese and dip bread sticks in Hazelnut spread for a sweet treat.
If you can think of any other way to make this unique, go for it! I'd love to hear how you made this you own. Just drop a comment below.
Equipment
A non stick baking sheet is recommended. If you don't have a non stick baking sheet then make sure that you have some parchment paper to make baking and clean up easy.
Also to cut the strips of puff pastry a pizza cutter or cookie cutter will come in handy.
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Recipe Details
Puff Pastry Garlic Bread Sticks
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caEquipment
- Pizza Cutter or cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 8 oz puff pastry dough thawed as per box instructions
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano or herbs of your choice
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Thaw puff pastry and place on a non stick baking sheet lined with parchment paper while still cold,8 oz puff pastry dough
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Cut ¾ inch strips using a pizza cutter or non serrated knife.
- Combine melted butter, cheese, garlic powder and brush onto dough strips using a pastry brush.2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp garlic powder, ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Twist puff pastry (optional) and sprinkle herbs on top. Brush more butter mixture on top.1 tsp oregano
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden, flipping half way through, when firm. Remove from oven, let cool and serve immediately
Notes
Top tips
Have the oven preheated and use a pizza/cookie cutter to cut the puff pastry in strips while the dough is partially frozen. Then twist and put in the oven quickly. Work quickly as you want the puff pastry to remain cool until it enters the oven. You can also place the cut puff pastry strips on a cool baking sheet. Just remember to place your baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes before hand.Nutrition
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Food Safety
Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.
Remember to:
- Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Brittany says
Excellent go to for leftover puff pastry
AmyG says
Yes. Absolutely I couldn't agree more!