Easy Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

A bulb of roasted garlic seasoned with salt and pepper.

Easy Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

Can garlic be roasted in the air fryer? The answer is yes! This air fryer roasted garlic recipe is a quick and easy way to get delicious and tender cloves that can be used for garlic bread, potatoes, sauces, soups, condiments and more! It's buttery, creamy, and delectable.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword air fried garlic, air fryer roasted garlic, recipe for roasted garlic

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 head garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon butter

Instructions

Air Fryer Instructions:

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 20 minutes.
Slice ¼ inch from the top of the garlic bulb.
Place the garlic cut-side-up in the middle of a square piece of aluminum foil.
Drizzle the garlic bulb with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and add the butter to the top.
Tightly wrap the garlic bulb with the foil.
Add the wrapped garlic to the air fryer and roast for 20 minutes until the garlic is very tender and browned.
Once done, remove the garlic from the air fryer, let it cool, then enjoy!

Oven Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Slice ¼ inch from the top of the garlic bulb.
Place the garlic bulb, sliced side up, on a square piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and butter. Wrap with foil and add to a baking sheet.
Roast the garlic in the oven for 45 minutes until soft and caramelized.

Notes

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Mash the roasted cloves and place in a freezer safe container. Be sure to label and date it. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Pro Tips:

This recipe can be double or tripled. Just be sure to cook in a single layer. Do not stack.
Let the foil packets cool before opening them. They will be hot!
The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.

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