Air Fryer Tomatoes
Quick and easy roasted tomatoes in the air fryer! You will love this easy air fryer tomatoes with garlic, Italian seasoning, and olive oil. It is tender and bursting with flavor. Serve it as a side, in pasta, pizza, omelet or salad! It is so good and delicious!
Love tomatoes: Check out this recipe, tomato basil pasta and tomato and burrata salad.
Why you will love it
- Roasted tomatoes in the air fryer is quick and easy, requiring minimal effort.
- It’s a great way to use leftovers or stock up in the freezer for later use.
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Full of savory flavor and delicious: enjoy the intense flavor of tomatoes by cooking them in the air fryer.
What you will need
Tomatoes: I used baby plum tomatoes, but you can use cherry tomatoes or any other tomatoes of your choice. Such as grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Campari, and Roma tomatoes. Etc. Make sure they are still fresh and firm for a better outcome.
Garlic: For additional depth of flavor, I used one garlic clove for this recipe.
Italian seasoning: Add the Italian seasoning to flavor the tomatoes. Substitute the Italian seasoning with mixed herbs or Herbs de Provence.
Olive oil: I used olive oil for this recipe, but you can also use extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or any other cooking oil you choose.
Salt and pepper: I like to add a little bit of salt and pepper at the end for added flavor.
Fresh basil: to serve.
Variations
- You can add balsamic vinegar to the tomatoes.
- Use any dried mixed herbs of your choice or opt for fresh ones such as thyme, marjoram or oregano.
- Substitute fresh garlic for garlic powder.
- Roast with chopped onions or shallot.
How to make air fryer tomatoes
Preheating the oven for this recipe is unnecessary, especially if you would be cooking the tomatoes in a dish.
Slice the tomatoes into halves or wedges if using large tomatoes and place them in the baking dish you would be putting in the air fryer.
Add the roughly chopped garlic to the sliced tomatoes and season with Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and mix all to combine. If possible, ensure the sliced side faces up in the baking dish for better caramelization.
PS: Depending on the size of the baking sih you are using and the shape and size of your air fryer. You might not be able to fit all the tomatoes in one layer and that is totally fine. It will still cook beautifully to your liking.
Cook the tomatoes in the air fryer at 390F/190C for 12 minutes, stirring it halfway through if it was stacked before cooking.
Carefully remove the baking dish from the air fryer basket and serve the roasted tomatoes and garlic as desired. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy
How to store
Let it cool completely, transfer it into an airtight container, and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To freeze: Transfer into a freezer bag, label it accordingly, and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Watch how to make it
What to do with roasted tomatoes
There are many ways to serve roasted tomatoes and garlic or even eat it on its own as it is. These roasted, juicy and flavorful veg make a great appetizer or a side dish with garlic bread, bruschetta or pita chips.
You can roast tomatoes to make this tomato and burrata salad.
Add to pizza or blend it to make tomato soup.
Toss into leftover pasta to upcycle your next dinner or freshly cooked pasta.
Serve it on top of your crispy feta fried eggs.
Add it to this white bean dip or hummus before serving for an extra layer of flavor. Not only will it add a pop of color, but it will also make it more delicious and offers that extra nutrition your body need.
Serve with blackened cod, roasted pesto butter salmon or shake and bake pork chops.
How long to cook tomatoes in air fryer
Depending on the size of the tomatoes, you can roast tomatoes in the air fryer at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes. Alternatively, it can be cooked at a high temperature of 400F /200C for 10 minutes.
Can this be slow roasted in the air fryer
Yes, slow roast the tomatoes in the air fryer at 250F/120C for 40-60 minutes or until dehydrated to your liking.
More air fryer recipes you will love
- Air fryer roasted garlic
- Air fryer thin sliced chicken breast
- Air fryer tater tots
- Air fryer salmon bites
- Air fryer turkey meatballs
Air Fryer Tomatoes
Equipment
- baking dish or a baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes
- 1 garlic cloves roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil to serve
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into halves or wedges if using large tomatoes and place them in the baking dish you would be putting in the air fryer.
- Add the roughly chopped garlic to the sliced tomatoes and season with Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and mix all to combine. If possible, ensure the sliced side faces up in the baking dish for better caramelization.Depending on the size of the baking sih you are using and the shape and size of your air fryer. You might not be able to fit all the tomatoes in one layer and that is totally fine. It will still cook beautifully to your liking.
- Cook the tomatoes in the air fryer at 390F/190C for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring it halfway through if it was stacked before cooking.
- Carefully remove the baking dish from the air fryer basket and serve the roasted tomatoes and garlic as desired. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy
Notes
Nutrition
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And there you have it, a simple and delicious air fryer summer recipe you can make at home in under 45 minutes. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 stars and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox.
