Air Fryer Roasted Garlic (in Under 30 Minutes!)

I take any excuse not to turn the oven on and air fryer roasted garlic is one of them. You get the perfect, caramalized, jammy roasted garlic which comes together without any preheating of the oven and just 30 minutes of your time.

Why you’ll love this recipe

There are many reasons you should try roasted garlic in the airfryer. Here’s a few of them:

• Quicker & easier than the oven: By using our airfryer, we cut down the cook time and the preheat time that our oven requires. Saving us time and money with our energy bills! 

• Deep flavor: Covering the garlic in foil for the first 20 minutes allows the garlic roast and become buttery and soft. Then for the final 10 minutes, the foil is opened to allow the maillard reaction, increasing the depth of flavor. 

• Versatile addition to many dishes: Roast garlic in the airfryer is a fab condiment/ spread to batch make (I roasted 2 bulbs at once) which can be added to soups, on toast, into sauces, into salad dressings- the possibilities are endless! 

Love roasting garlic in air fryer? Try these recipes out…Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes, Thin Pork Chops in Air Fryer (Quick Cooking), Frozen Garlic Bread in Air Fryer

Why roast garlic?

Roasting transforms garlic into a mellow, sweet, and nutty flavor with a rich, caramelized depth that enhances its versatility in spreads, dressings, soups, and dips.

It also softens the intensity when compared to raw garlic, making it gentler on the stomach for those who are sensitive to it raw. 

You could try adding airfryer garlic to these recipes: Soy Garlic Chicken Breast, Parmentier Potatoes (Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes), One Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

The main ingredients that make this Air Fryer Roasted Garlic recipe fantastic are the following:

Garlic
This recipe calls for whole garlic bulbs. You don’t want to roast individual cloves as they will burn and you won’t get the same soft and buttery consistency. 

Olive oil
We don’t want to use extra virgin olive oil as we are airfrying at a higher temperature.  

See the recipe card for full information on all ingredients and quantities.

Variations/ Adaptations

I like to season my air fryer roasted garlic neutrally so that it can pair with a variety of dishes. But if you want to get creative you add different seasonings or pastes. I would add these for the final 10 minutes of cook time, not for the whole duration. 

Seasonings you could add: cayenne pepper, paprika, italian dried herbs, dried basil, dried parsley. 

Pastes you could add: harissa paste, fresh pesto, nduja paste, gochujang. 

How to make roast garlic in the airfryer 

If you’re wondering ‘Can you roast garlic in an air fryer’, try these simple steps to get the best result. 

1. Begin by slicing the top off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves on the inside (Image 1).
2. Place the two bulbs on foil then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper (Image 2).

3. Wrap the foil around the garlic bulbs (Image 3).

4. Place the foil wrapped bulbs upright in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes at 200°C/395°F (Image 4).

5. After 20 minutes, open the foil packet and then continue cooking for the last 10 minutes (Image 5).

6. When finished cooking, remove the garlic cloves and open the foil to allow cooling for a few minutes. Once cool, squeeze the bulbs to remove the garlic cloves (Image 6).

If you have leftover roasted garlic, consider making one of these yummy recipes; Amazing Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter, The Best Garlic Prawns, Garlic Butter Chicken

Leftover and Storage Instructions

Refrigerator: Place the airfryer garlic in an airtight container or jar, submerged in olive oil, and refrigerate for up to one week.

Can you freeze roasted garlic? Yes, roasted garlic freezes well; portion the cloves or mash into an ice cube tray, freeze, and store in a sealed bag for up to three months.

Reheat: Gently warm roasted garlic in a skillet over low heat or microwave for a few seconds to revive its creamy texture and flavor.

FAQ’s

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Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

by Mimi Harrison

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5 from 2 votes

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 28 minutes mins

Total Time: 35 minutes mins

£0.10 per serving

Asian

Freezable

Servings: 8

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Air fryer roasted garlic is quicker, easier and possibly even tastier than roasting in the oven. Total time, just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 whole bulbs of garlic (£0.78)

Cupboard Essentials

• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ Salt
• ▢ Pepper

Method

• Start by slicing the top 2 cm off of the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves.
• Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil into each bulb of garlic. Season with salt and pepper, then wrap in a foil boat, leaving the garlic bulbs facing upright.
• Pop in the airfryer for 30 minutes at 200°C/395°F. Open the foil for the final 10 minutes to encourage caramelization.
• Leave to stand for a couple of minutes, then squeeze the roasted garlic out of the bulb. Squish with the side of your knife if you want to make a roasted garlic paste.

Notes

• Be cautious of steam when roasting garlic in the air fryer; use tongs to open the foil pouch to avoid burns.
• Allow garlic to cool before peeling, as you’ll need to use your hands; if you can’t wait, use a clean tea towel to protect your fingers.
• Generously season the exposed garlic cloves with salt.

Nutrition

Servings: 8 servings

Fat: 4g

Fiber: 0.02g

Saturated Fat: 0.5g

Sugar: 0.01g

Calories: 33kcal

Carbohydrates: 0.2g

Protein: 0.05g