How To Roast Garlic In Air Fryer – 3 Simple Steps To Follow

Do you want to learn how to roast garlic in air fryer? It’s a quick and easy way to make roasted garlic perfect for toppings on pizzas and pasta or for adding to salads and sauces. And since it’s cooked in the air fryer, there’s no need to turn on your oven and heat your kitchen.

You can roast garlic in an air fryer in half the time it takes in the oven. This delicious air fryer roasted garlic will be ready to use in less than 25 minutes. Two ingredients and almost no work to do. You can make as many garlic bulbs as you want and store the rest in the freezer. Keep reading our step-by-step guidelines to make amazing roasted garlic.

Why Use Air Fryer For Roasting Garlic?

Roasting garlic in an air fryer can be a great way to enjoy the benefits of garlic without having to deal with the strong smell. Roasting garlic removes raw garlic’s strong smell and taste, leaving behind a more mellow and sweet flavor.

Additionally, roasting garlic in an air fryer helps to retain more of the garlic’s health benefits, as opposed to cooking it in other ways.

There are many benefits to roasting garlic in the air fryer. One advantage is that it helps to bring out the garlic flavor. Another benefit is that roasting garlic in an air fryer helps preserve the garlic’s nutrients.

Besides, roasting garlic in an air fryer helps to make the garlic easier to digest.

Finally, roasting garlic in an air fryer can help to prevent the formation of cancer-causing compounds.

How To Roast Garlic In Air Fryer? 

You can make tasty side dishes like onion rings, jalapeno poppers, bagel bites etc. by using an air fryer.

Here, we have shared all the necessary details and tips and tricks to make heavenly tasty roast garlic. With a few ingredients, you can make this instant side snack. So keep reading and follow the recipe as mentioned.

Ingredients

• Head of garlic whole (intact with the shell on)
• Use a high-quality oil. I use extra virgin olive oil.

Steps to Follow

Step one: Keep the garlic bulb in its shell and cut the bottom (the brown part) to get to the cloves inside. Wrap the cut bulb tightly in a piece of aluminum foil that is big enough to cover the whole thing. Drizzle the oil over the exposed cloves to protect them and run down the outside of the bulb.

Step two:

The air fryer should be set to 390°F/198°C. Place the garlic wrapped in foil in the air fryer basket or cooking pan for air fryers that look like ovens. Roast the garlic for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sugars start to caramelize and the food turns golden brown.

Check on the garlic after about 20 minutes. Use oven mitts and tongs to open the foil carefully. If it’s not done, put it back in the air fryer and cook it for another 2 minutes.

Note:

Even if you tightly wrap the garlic, the oil will probably leak out. Make sure to place a pan under it to catch the water.

Step three

Use your tongs and oven mitts to take it out when it’s done. Wait about 10 minutes before taking it out of the shell. When ready to use the garlic, gently squeeze the bulb, so the cloves come out of their bodies quickly.

Prep time	Cook time	Total time
2 min	23 min	25min

Notes

•  Ensure that your air fryer basket or tray has something under it to catch any oil drip out of the foil.

•  you can store the roasted garlic in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Store in a bag or container that won’t let air in.

ADD GRILLED GARLIC TO

• Pasta dishes, like spinach pasta made at home, spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, or tomato basil pasta made in an Instant Pot
• Bread that has been toasted, like garlic bread, cheese bread, or this white bread that is very fluffy.
• Grilled cheese sandwiches can be classic or unique, like a tomato basil mozzarella grilled cheese.
• Before baking, you can shape bread dough or pizza dough.
• Pizza, especially a margarita
• Vegetable side dishes
• Creamy mashed potatoes or cauliflower.
• Like this garlic butter chicken stir fry, there are many ways to make stir fry.

Can I roast garlic without foil in the air fryer?

Yes, you can roast them without a foil. One way is to put the garlic bulb in a baking dish and rub it with oil. Then air fry for 10 minutes, or until the top gets caramelized but doesn’t burn.

The other way is to separate and peel the garlic cloves, toss them with olive oil, and put them on a piece of parchment paper or a cooking pan. Ten minutes in the air fryer, and then discard. Keep cooking them for 2 minutes at a time until they turn golden brown and caramelize.

Use about one tablespoon of oil per head of garlic for either method.

Note : You should use air fryers which are really good for roasting garlic, like NUWAVE Brio 7.25 Quart Air Fryer Oven to get the best taste.

How To Keep or Restore Roasted Garlic

Store for up to two weeks in the fridge. Place the cloves in a glass jar and cover them with oil. Wrap up tight. When you’re ready to use the garlic, you can take it out of the oil or use the oil itself.

You can freeze roasted garlic for up to 3 months. It can be kept as whole cloves, as a puree, or by putting in oil. You can set the garlic in ice cube trays and cover it with oil. You can pop out a cube and let it warm up when you need it.

FAQs – How To Roast Garlic In Air Fryer

Conclusion

Craving for an easy and delicious way to add some flavor to your meals, roasting garlic in your air fryer is a great option!

In just a few minutes, you can have perfectly roasted garlic that’s perfect for adding to all sorts of dishes. Give it a try next time you’re looking for a little something extra.