Method

• Peel and place garlic in an oven- proof container reserving 2 fresh garlic cloves for later. Add olive oil, making sure garlic is fully submerged, then add thyme leaves.
• Place into oven at 120°C for two hours until garlic is tender and golden. 3. Finely chop parsley.
• Let butter reach room temperature and add parsley , chilli flakes, paprika, parmesan, salt and pepper. Crush reserved garlic cloves and mix well until combined.
• Add confit garlic once ready and mash through.
• Slice ciabatta bread across 3⁄4 of the way down so slices are still attached to loaf with 2cm-separation in between slices.
• Spread garlic butter into each slice and fill in with cheese. Sprinkle with more parmesan and place in air fryer at 180°C for 12 minutes.
• Remove from air fryer and serve warm with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.