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    Roasted Garlic in Air Fryer

    Jul 30, 2021 by Matt · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Roasted garlic in the air fryer it’s so easy to do and probably one of the best methods. It is fast and easy and you do not have to wait for the oven to preheat to do one bulb of garlic. I LOVE roasted garlic!!

    Kick up your salad dressings flavor by adding roasted garlic in place of raw garlic. I even add the whole roasted garlic cloves directly to my salad. I love the roasted garlic flavor addition to salads.

    roasted garlic carmelized and ready to eat featured image
    Delicious roasted garlic caramelized and ready to eat. This is right out of the air fryer. It is soft and spreadable. Great on bread.

    Roasted garlic is a great replacement for most things that you would use standard garlic. Mix it into softened butter and spread on bread and bake in 350 degree oven wrapped in foil 15 minutes.

    Unwrap foil and bake another 5 minutes for incredible garlic bread. Smear it on corn on the cob, add it to soups and gravies.

    The moral of the story here is simple. We all love garlic and when it is roasted it is even better. Air fryer roasted garlic is easy to make and has so many uses.

    Every time I make Oven Roasted Tri Tip I make sure I have some roasted garlic to put on it when it is done. It is so good like this. The Tri Tip pairs well with these Roasted Brussel Sprouts.

    Jump to:
    • How to Roast Garlic in Air Fryer
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • Air Fryer Recipes to Enjoy
    • Roasted Garlic in Air Fryer
    • Food safety

    How to Roast Garlic in Air Fryer

    Roasting garlic in the air fryer is a simple process. Cut the top off the garlic, drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast in the air fryer. There is complete instructions in the recipe card below.

    Ingredients

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    These are the ingredients that I used. You can also add things like Rosemary for an extra kick.
    • Whole Bulbs of Garlic
    • Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
    • Sea Salt
    • Fresh Ground Pepper
    • Rosemary (Optional)

    Jump to recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Roasting garlic in the air fryer is a simple straightforward process. It requires just 4 ingredients. The air fryer does not even need to be preheated. Follow my method and you will have roasted garlic ready to eat in no time.

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    Cut the pointed end off of the garlic exposing the cloves inside the bulb of garlic. When cutting cut about 1/3 of the end off.

    Step 1 – Cut the top of the garlic off. This is the end opposite the root end. The object is to expose the cloves of the garlic bulb. Cut about 1/3 of the garlic off the end.

    Repeat this process for each of the garlic bulbs.

    drizzle garlic bulb with oil image.
    Using Avocado Oil or Olive Oil drizzle the top of the garlic bulb with the oil.

    Step 2 – Drizzle top of garlic bulb with Avocado Oil. Be a bit liberal with the oil. If you do not have Avocado Oil you can use Olive Oil if you prefer.

    If you do not have Avocado Oil in your pantry and you are looking to buy some this is the Avocado Oil I buy. It is great and very affordable. Better Body Avocado Oil (affiliate link).

    close up garlic bulb with olive oil salt and pepper
    Coat the garlic bulb in olive or avocado oil. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3 – After drizzling the garlic bulb with Avocado or Olive Oil season with some salt and pepper. You can also add some Rosemary if you like that flavor. For the sake of simplicity, I did not use Rosemary.

    roasted garlic getting wrapped in foil for roasting
    Wrap the garlic bulb in foil by bringing up the sides up and twist to seal.

    Step 4 – Wrap the head of garlic in aluminum foil by bringing up the sides and sealing with a twist at the top of your foil packet. Repeat this process for each garlic bulb that you are roasting.

    roasted garlic wrapped in aluminum foil ready to be roasted
    Place aluminum foil garlic packets in the air fryer and roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes.

    Step 5 – Place the garlic foil packets in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. I set the air fryer to a cooking time of 40 minutes. I like the garlic very carmelized.

    If you like it a bit less done check after 25 minutes to see how brown the garlic is.

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    Roasted garlic after about 28 minutes. Starting to caramelize nicely. Smells great in the kitchen.

    Step 6 – The garlic has been roasting around 30 minutes. Give it a quick check. If it is at your preffered level of doneness then thats great. If you want it a bit more caramelized and soft then move to the next step.

    roasted garlic caramelized golden brown
    Remove the foil from the top of the garlic and make it into a bowl. Roast garlic a couple more minutes to get the top golden brown and delicious.

    Step 7 – If you want the garlic extra caramelized and soft do not skip this step. Peel back the foil and make it into a bowl exposing the top of the garlic. Roast in air fry 2 minutes more.

    Finished roasted garlic caramelized golden brown
    Caramelized golden brown roasted garlic ready to eat. Spread it on some good bread.

    Substitutions

    • Olive Oil -instead of avocado oil olive oil can be used in its place.

    Variations

    • Rosemary – add dried rosemary to the seasoning of the garlic for a tasty aromatic boost.
    • Thyme – add dried thyme to seasoning.
    • Sage – add dried sage to your roasted garlic.

    Equipment

    Below is the equipment that I used in this recipe as well as other kitchen essentials I use and find useful. I do earn a commsiion for the sale of these products at no cost to you at all.

    COSORI Air Fryer Max XL
    BetterBody Foods Avocado Oil
    Celtic Sea Salt, Fine Ground
    Air Fryer Parchment Paper 8.5inch Air Fryer Liners
    Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

    Storage

    Store roasted garlic in an airtight container like a mason jar and cover garlic with oil. Keep in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    If you want to store longer than 2 weeks store garlic in airtight container in the freezer.

    Tip: Mash garlic and place in ice cube tray to freeze. Once frozen pop out garlic cubes and store in airtight container or zip top bag.

    Top tip

    Share something here that you think is key to making this recipe well, such as: Don’t overcook the burgers! Sear the outside and cook to a minimum internal temperature, but they should still be juicy for best results.

    Air Fryer Recipes to Enjoy

    Air Fryer Empanadas
    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers
    Air Fryer Fried Shrimp

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    Roasted Garlic in Air Fryer

    Roasted garlic in the air fryer comes out fantastic. No free heat necessary and doesn't heat up your kitchen. Just a few simple ingredients.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 160kcal
    Author: Matt Freund

    Ingredients

    • 3 Bulb Garlic
    • 1 tbsp. Avocado Oil
    • 1 tsp. Sea Salt
    • 1/4 tsp. Fresh Black Pepper
    • 1/2 tsp. Dried Rosemary (Optional)

    Instructions

    • Cut the top of the garlic off. This is the end opposite the root end. The object is to expose the cloves of the garlic bulb. Cut about 1/3 of the garlic from the end.
    • Drizzle top of garlic bulb with Avocado Oil. Be a bit liberal with the oil. If you do not have Avocado Oil you can use Olive Oil if you prefer.
    • After drizzling the garlic bulb with Avocado or Olive Oil season with some salt and pepper. You can also add some Rosemary if you like that flavor. For the sake of simplicity, I did not use Rosemary.
    • Wrap the head of garlic in aluminum foil by bringing up the sides and sealing with a twist at the top of your foil packet. Repeat this process for each garlic bulb that you are roasting.
    • Place the garlic foil packets in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. I set the air fryer to a cooking time of 40 minutes. I like the garlic very caramelized.
      If you like it a bit less done check after 25 minutes to see how brown the garlic is.
    • The garlic has been roasting around 30 minutes. Give it a quick check. If it is at your preferred level of doneness then thats great. If you want it a bit more caramelized and soft then move to the next step.
    • If you want the garlic extra caramelized and soft do not skip this step. Peel back the foil and make it into a bowl exposing the top of the garlic. Roast in air fry 2 minutes more.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcal
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    Food safety

    We sometimes take for a granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience, that the average visitor may not. Add to, or remove from, the list below with health and safety tips.

    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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