Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
Ready in about 28 minutes.
Updated 7 September 2026
Soft, sweet roasted garlic you can squeeze straight from the skin, mellow and spreadable. The air fryer caramelises whole bulbs into golden, jammy cloves perfect for spreading on bread, stirring into mash or blending into dips.
Ingredients
- 2 whole garlic bulbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 tsp fine salt
- Small piece of foil
Method
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (360°F).
- 2Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves.
- 3Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt.
- 4Wrap each bulb loosely in foil.
- 5Air fry for 20-25 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden.
- 6Cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves out to use.
Tips for the best results
- Wrapping in foil keeps the garlic from drying out.
- Squeeze the roasted cloves into butter for instant garlic bread.
- Store leftover cloves in oil in the fridge for a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer roasted garlic?+
Cook at 180°C / 360°F for 20-25 min.