Air Fryer Slow Roasted Tomatoes

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I absolutely looooove tomatoes and there’s nothing like a fresh tomato salad, creamy tomato soup, tomato pasta sauce, shakshouk, fried tomatoes, and baked tomatoes. Then there are these slow roasted tomatoes that make a fabulous but simple summer dinner or lunch when served with some Air Fryer Green Beans and some really crusty bread.

Quicker To Make?

I mostly do still fry tomatoes as this is a lot quicker. However, when time permits, I throw them in the oven and cook them slowly in their own juices until they are just perfect.

These Air Fryer Slow Roasted Tomatoes (yes we make them in the air fryer too) taste delicious along with the whole roasted garlic and make a delicious appetizer, side dish, or main meal add-in. And feel free to add a pinch of sugar or sweetener to make these a little bit sweeter.

Why Slow Roast Tomatoes

Slow-roasting tomatoes really concentrates their flavor with a little bit of juiciness on the inside, yet a bit dryer chewier outside (much juicier than sun dried tomatoes). If you are short on time then do a quicker oven roast.

Why Make This Recipe

• Great way to use up your summer tomato bounty.
• Easy way to add flavor to bland tomatoes.
• They are beyond simple to prep and cook.
• Budget-friendly – made with affordable ingredients you already own.
• Dietary – suitable for vegan, gluten free, low carb, and keto diets.

Ingredient Notes

• Tomatoes – I tend to make this with a mixture of grape and cherry tomatoes as they cook up quicker, but you can use larger tomatoes like Beefsteak tomatoes, Romas, etc. Just add a bit more cooking time. Use a range of colors for a stunning effect.
• Oil – Use good olive oil as you want to dip into that oil afterward.
• Garlic –  Use whole garlic cloves. You can easily squeeze that flavored roasted garlic onto some pasta or bread after roasting.
• Salt – Salt completes this, but only add a little as the flavor of the tomatoes is highly concentrated at the end.

How To Make Slow Roasted Tomatoes In The Oven

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1. Preheat oven to 250 F / 120C / fan assisted 110C / gas 1.
2. Halve the tomatoes, add them to a mixing bowl and toss with oil, garlic, and salt. Place on a lined oven tray with the cut side facing up.
3. Drizzle on olive oil and roast for 2-3 hours, according to the size of your tomatoes.
4. Let cool before serving or storing.

Make Air Fryer Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.

1. Preheat Air Fryer to 250F / 120C.
2. Halve the tomatoes, add them to a mixing bowl and combine with olive oil, garlic, and salt.
3. Place in a single layer inside the Air Fryer basket with the cut side facing up.
4. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes (according to the size of your tomatoes.) Checking them at 40 minutes and again at 60 minutes.
5. If they need a little more time, cook in additional 15-minute increments.
6. Let cool before serving or storing.

Recipe Tips And Variations

• You are aiming for shriveled and dry tomatoes that are still juicy inside. The amount of time this takes depends on the size of your tomatoes and the amount.
• Add heat – add heat with red pepper flakes, jalapeños, cayenne, and more.
• Add herbs – add in fresh or dried oregano, rosemary, or Italian seasoning.
• Add sweetness – For extra sweetness add in some sugar or a sweetener if low carb.

How To Use These Tomatoes

• Stuff slow-roasted cherry tomatoes in a grilled cheese or top some bruschetta or pizza.
• Add them into salads, lemon pasta, or sandwiches.
• Make them into an intense flavored soup or pasta sauce.

Storage

• Refrigerate – store in olive oil in the fridge for up to 7 days.
• Freeze – Discard the garlic, and lay cooled roasted tomatoes in a single layer on a lined sheet. Once frozen tomatoes, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months.

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Weight Watchers Points

There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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