These Air Fryer Tomatoes are so easy to make. Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes. Sweet, juicy, and slightly blistered. Serve as a side, appetizer (with cheese and bread), or add to your favorite pasta, salad, or sandwich/burger. (Vegan, Gluten Free).
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These roasted Air Fryer Tomatoes are sweet, juicy, and tossed in garlic-infused olive oil. Blistered tomatoes are the perfect reminder to keep things simple. They're incredibly delicious and so easy to make!
Want more air fryer side dish recipes? Check out: Air Fryer Shishito Peppers, Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges, and Air Fryer Broccolini.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick and easy: Air fryer tomatoes are so simple—anyone can make them! This recipe takes only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes.
- Delicious: It's hard to beat roasted tomatoes seasoned with olive oil and garlic. They're a classic summer dish, but can also be enjoyed year-round.
- Versatile: These roasted air fryer tomatoes make a yummy and healthy side dish. But, they can also be turned into an appetizer, or added to pasta, salad, or sandwich/burger.
Ingredients (and substitutes)
You only need 4 ingredients to make the best roasted tomatoes in the air.
- Cherry or Grape Tomatoes: Use either cherry or grape tomatoes for this recipe. Cherry tomatoes are small and round. Grape tomatoes are more oblong. You can use loose tomatoes or tomatoes on the vine.
- Olive Oil: Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for this. If you're out of olive oil, you could substitute grapeseed oil instead. But it'll have less flavor.
- Garlic: Tomatoes and garlic are a match made in heaven! A garlic press makes it easy to mince the garlic without dirtying a cutting board. But you could use a knife instead.
Optional garnish ideas
These tomatoes are delicious without any extra garnishes. But, here are some herbs or seasonings you could add before serving.
- Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle the roasted tomatoes with your favorite fresh herb, like basil or thyme. Or try some finely chopped rosemary—but don't use too much because it's quite strong!
- Parmesan Cheese: You can sprinkle the roasted tomatoes with shredded cheese. Or use a vegetable peeler to shave larger pieces ("petals") off a block of Parmesan.
- Black Pepper: Freshly cracked black pepper has better flavor, so always grind it yourself if you can.
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How to make (step-by-step photos)
These air fryer tomatoes are ready in less than 10 minutes! And, there's no chopping needed. Here's how to make this recipe:
How to roast cherry tomatoes on vine
You can also roast cherry tomatoes with the vine still attached.
To do this, simply brush the oil and garlic onto the tomatoes. Then gently transfer to the air fryer basket. Everything else in the recipe stays the same.
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Tips
- Pat tomatoes dry after rinsing: Use a clean kitchen towel to dry the tomatoes after rinsing them. This will help the olive oil stick to the tomatoes and encourage them to roast (rather than steam).
- Avoid overcooking: Cherry and grape tomatoes are juicy, sweet, and have tender skin. The air fryer softens them quite quickly. If you cook them too long at a high heat, they'll burst and lose most of their delicious juices! So, we prefer to roast them only until they start to shrivel and blister. This way you get to enjoy juicy roasted tomatoes in a fraction of the time.
- Serve in the same bowl: Add the roasted tomatoes back to the bowl you seasoned and toss them in. This way, they can soak up every last drop of olive oil and garlic. You'll minimize waste and create fewer dirty dishes.
- If scaling up the recipe: Remember to scatter the tomatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket so they roast evenly. This may mean air frying in batches. If you're making a double batch, you could do one batch of loose tomatoes and another of on-the-vine for variety.
- Garnish if you'd like: You definitely don't need to garnish roasted tomatoes. But, you could serve with: flaky salt, freshly cracked black pepper, Parmesan cheese, or fresh herbs (like basil or thyme).
Serving suggestions
These roasted air fryer tomatoes are really versatile. Here are our top 5 ways to serve them.
- Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey: This popular appetizer is even better with blistered tomatoes! Simply make our 5 minute Whipped Ricotta, then pile some air fryer tomatoes on top and serve with baguette.
- Cheese Plate: Roasted on-the-vine cherry tomatoes looks stunning on a cheese board! To keep it simple, just add a ball of Burrata cheese, fresh basil, and grilled bread. Or, go all out with a selection of cheeses, nuts, and fresh fruit.
- Vegetable Side Dish: These air fryer tomatoes make a great side dish. Pair with your favorite main, like Lemon Spinach Orzo, Lemon Chard Pasta, or Farro Pilaf.
- Sandwiches: These blistered tomatoes would be delicious in a sandwich or burger! Add them to Roasted Veggie Sandwiches or a Smashed Chickpea Sandwich.
- Salads: Scatter these air fryer tomatoes in a salad—such as: Butter Bean Salad, Orzo Pesto Salad, or Halloumi Couscous Salad.
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Air Fryer Tomatoes
These Air Fryer Tomatoes are so easy to make. Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes. Sweet, juicy, and slightly blistered. Serve as a side, appetizer (with cheese and bread), or add to your favorite pasta, salad, or sandwich/burger. (Vegan, Gluten Free).
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Ingredients
- 1 clove minced garlic (see note 1)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (12 oz/340g, see note 2)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (more to taste)
Instructions
- Season tomatoes: If using loose tomatoes: In a medium bowl, stir together 1 clove minced garlic and 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil. Add 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes and toss to coat. Toss with with ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt. If using tomatoes on the vine: In a small bowl, stir together 1 clove minced garlic and 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil. Use a pastry brush to gently brush the garlic oil all over 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (while keeping them on the vine). Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt.
- Air fry: Transfer tomatoes to a single layer in an air fryer basket. Without pre-heating, air fry at 400℉ (205℃) until the tomato skins are wrinkling and some are blistering at the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with more salt, to taste. Serve.
Notes
- Garlic: We recommend 1 small or medium clove of garlic; adjust to suit your taste. If doubling the recipe, you can use 1 large clove of garlic or 2 small. You can use a garlic press, microplane, or knife to mince the garlic.
- Tomatoes: You can use either cherry or grape tomatoes. The tomatoes can be loose or on the vine. Recipe instructions provided for both. If using on-the-vine tomatoes, make sure to handle them gently to avoid them falling off the stem.
- Garnish ideas (optional): Freshly cracked black pepper, Fresh herbs (such as basil, thyme, rosemary), Parmesan cheese (or similar).
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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