Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
Ready in about 28 minutes.
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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.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
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.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer roasted garlic steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer roasted garlic the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer roasted garlic?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 360°F for 20-25 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer roasted garlic ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer roasted garlic serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.