Roasted Garlic In Air Fryer
Roasted garlic in air fryer is so quick and simple to make at home and yields soft, spreadable, aromatic garlic cloves with a mellow flavor. Air fryer roasted garlic will enhance all of your favorite recipes!
Suitable for vegan, low carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30 and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
If you want to hone your culinary skills, learning to make air fryer roasted garlic in air fryer is a simple task that will make you look like a culinary genius.
Picture this: plump, golden bulbs of garlic emerging from the air fryer like culinary treasures. The kind of garlic that doesn’t scream, “I just brushed my teeth with raw garlic!”
No, this roasted garlic recipe is something else entirely – soft, spreadable, and sporting a subtle, mellow flavor that’s world’s away from its pungent raw form.
Plus, making roasted garlic air fryer is quick. And you can easily roast whole bulbs or individual cloves of garlic – whichever you prefer – in under 30 minutes!
Want more ready-in-no-time flavorful air fryer recipes? Then check out my Air Fryer Mushrooms, Air Fryer Italian Sausage, and this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.
Yeap, roasted garlic in air fryer is a flavor enhancer that plays well with almost anything. Think about spreading it on warm bread, incorporating it into mashed potatoes, or adding it to sauces and dressings. It’s creamy, luscious, and flavorful.
Why Make This Recipe
- It Transforms the Flavor – Roasting garlic takes it from sharp and intense to buttery, mild, and slightly sweet. The flavor profile evolves into something magical that you’ll want to savor.
- It’s So Versatile – Roasted garlic is an incredible ingredient that can elevate a wide range of dishes – from pasta and pizza to soups and spreads. It’s like having a secret weapon in your flavor arsenal.
- It’s Incredibly Easy – How to make roasted garlic in air fryer is as simple as can be. Minimal effort with maximum payoff – who doesn’t love that in a recipe?
Ingredient Notes
- Garlic – You’ll want fresh whole garlic bulbs, or you can find peeled garlic cloves in jars or in the fresh produce or freezer section of your local grocery store.
- Oil – You can use a light neutral oil such as avocado, olive oil or vegetable oil, but you can also use flavorful oils like extra virgin olive oil. The choice is yours.
Ready to make this roasted garlic recipe air fryer? Gather your ingredients, and I will show you…
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How To Roast Whole Garlic in Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Use a sharp knife to cut enough off the top of the garlic to expose most of the cloves.
- Place the garlic bulb into a small piece of foil and gently wrap around the sides of the bulb, leaving the top uncovered.
- Drizzle olive oil over the garlic and into the foil cups, then seal.
- Place the foil-wrapped bulbs into the air fryer basket and air fry at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for 20 minutes. The garlic will be soft and golden brown.
- Gently peel back the foil and allow the garlic to cool for about 10 minutes. Once the bulbs are comfortable to touch, you can gently squeeze them, starting at the bottom and moving upwards to remove the roasted garlic.
How To Roast Garlic Cloves in the Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Remove the cloves from the garlic bulb and peel. Alternatively, you can purchase already peeled garlic.
- Form a cup shape with the foil and add the garlic cloves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and fold the foil to seal but ensure the cloves are still loose and not tightly packed together.
- Place in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for 20 minutes.
- You can turn the garlic packet halfway through cooking for more even cooking. You may also wish to separate the garlic into several foil packets.
Expert Tips
- Choose fresh, plump garlic bulbs. Look for ones with firm cloves and avoid bulbs that feel soft or have green sprouts.
- Trim about ¼ inch off the top of each garlic bulb to expose the cloves. This allows the heat to penetrate and evenly roast the garlic.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the exposed cloves. Use your fingers or a pastry brush to ensure each clove is coated, but be mindful not to overdo it – a little goes a long way.
- Individually wrap each prepared bulb in aluminum foil. This helps create a steamy environment that aids in softening and roasting the garlic.
- You can turn the garlic packet halfway through cooking for more even cooking.
- For individual cloves, buying peeled garlic is a time saver.
- When wrapping the cloves in foil, seal the packet but leave it loose so the cloves cook evenly.
- You may also wish to separate the garlic into several foil packets.
- Preheat your air fryer to ensure even cooking of your food.
- Roast the garlic bulbs at a moderate temperature for around 25-35 minutes. The time may vary depending on the size of the garlic and your air fryer model.
- Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. The garlic should become soft and golden.
- To check if the garlic is done, carefully open the foil and gently press a clove. It should easily mash under light pressure.
- Once roasted, let the garlic bulbs cool slightly before handling. They’ll be hot!
- Save the garlic infused oil. It will be a flavor enhancer for any recipe.
- Want to get the best out of your air fryer, then check out these 18 Air Fryer Tips.
Delicious Variations
- Fresh Herbs – For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a sprig of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme before wrapping the garlic in foil.
- Dried Herbs – Sprinkle the garlic with a blend of dried herbs, such as Italian seasoning.
- Spicy Garlic – Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before sealing.
Prep And Storage
- Prep Ahead – Peel individual cloves in advance and store them in the fridge until you are ready to cook.
- Store – If not using immediately, store leftover roasted garlic cloves in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Freeze – The easiest way to freeze roasted garlic into usable portions is to separate the garlic into ice cube trays. Freeze, pop out the cubes, and store them in an airtight container. To use, simply add the frozen garlic cubes to your recipe as it cooks.
FAQs
This recipe is intended for whole garlic bulbs or individual gloves. The small pieces of minced garlic will cook unevenly and are more likely to burn and taste bitter rather than becoming soft and mellow.
Yes, you can roast garlic cloves with the skins on. After roasting, you can gently squeeze the cloves to extract the soft roasted garlic from the skins. However, removing the skins before roasting allows for more even exposure to heat and flavor infusion from the oil.
Air fryer roasted garlic can be spread on warm bread, mashed into potatoes, blended into sauces, stirred into soups, and used as a marinade for meats and seafood.
Elevate your culinary creations by incorporating roasted garlic into pasta sauces, salad dressings, grain bowls, pizza toppings, and creamy dips.
Whether you’re looking to enhance appetizers, main courses, or side dishes, this roasted garlic recipe air fryer is your secret weapon for adding a layer of richness and complexity to your meals. The possibilities are endless – let your creativity run wild!
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Serving Suggestions
- Easy Air Fryer Flatbread – would make a nice appetizer.
- Air Fryer Steak – the perfect combination.
- Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips. Mix in some roasted garlic with some other dips.
- Air Fryer Cod – this would add so much extra flavor.
Add Roasted Garlic To
- To potato dishes like this Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes or Crockpot Mashed Potatoes.
- To sandwiches like this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese.
Recommended Tools
- You need an awesome Air Fryer.
- A good sharp knife is a must.
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Weight Watchers Points
There is 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.
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Roasted Garlic in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3-5 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large garlic bulbs or 1.5 – 2 cups of garlic cloves
Instructions
How to Roast Whole Garlic in the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Use a sharp knife to cut enough off the top of the garlic to expose most of the cloves.
- Place the garlic bulb into a small piece of foil and gently wrap around the sides of the bulb, leaving the top uncovered.
- Drizzle olive oil over the garlic and into the foil cups, then seal.
- Place the foil-wrapped bulbs into the air fryer and air fry at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for 20 minutes. The garlic will be soft and golden brown.
- Gently peel back the foil and allow the garlic to cool for about 10 minutes. Once the bulbs are comfortable to touch, you can gently squeeze them, starting at the bottom and moving upwards to remove the roasted garlic.
How to Roast Garlic Cloves in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Remove the cloves from the garlic bulb and peel. Alternatively, you can purchase already peeled garlic.
- Form a cup shape with the foil and add the garlic cloves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and fold the foil to seal so the cloves are still loose.
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for 20 minutes.
- You can turn the garlic packet halfway through cooking for more even cooking. You may also wish to separate the garlic into several foil packets.
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Notes
- Choose fresh, plump garlic bulbs. Look for ones with firm cloves and avoid bulbs that feel soft or have green sprouts.
- Trim about ¼ inch off the top of each garlic bulb to expose the cloves. This allows the heat to penetrate and evenly roast the garlic.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the exposed cloves. Use your fingers or a pastry brush to ensure each clove is coated, but be mindful not to overdo it – a little goes a long way.
- Individually wrap each prepared bulb in aluminum foil. This helps create a steamy environment that aids in softening and roasting the garlic.
- You can turn the garlic packet halfway through cooking for more even cooking.
- For individual cloves, buying peeled garlic is a time saver.
- When wrapping the cloves in foil, seal the packet but leave it loose so the cloves cook evenly.
- You may also wish to separate the garlic into several foil packets.
- Roast the garlic bulbs at a moderate temperature for around 25-35 minutes. The time may vary depending on the size of the garlic and your air fryer model.
- Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. The garlic should become soft and golden.
- To check if the garlic is done, carefully open the foil and gently press a clove. It should easily mash under light pressure.
- Once roasted, let the garlic bulbs cool slightly before handling. They’ll be hot!
- Save the garlic oil. It will be a flavor enhancer for any recipe.
- Storage – keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for a week.
- There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.
