Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes
Ready in about 20 minutes.
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Blistered, jammy roasted tomatoes bursting with sweet, concentrated flavour. The air fryer caramelises them quickly while keeping them juicy, perfect piled onto toast, tossed through pasta or served beside eggs.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 400 g cherry tomatoes, or larger tomatoes halved
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Few fresh basil leaves
Method
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (360°F).
- 2Toss the tomatoes with oil, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano.
- 3Arrange cut-side up in a single layer.
- 4Air fry for 10-14 minutes until blistered and softened.
- 5Watch that they do not collapse completely; you want them jammy.
- 6Scatter with basil and serve warm.
Tips for the best results
- Keep cherry tomatoes whole for bursting pockets of juice.
- Use a dish or liner to catch the sweet juices.
- Stir the roasted tomatoes and their oil through pasta.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer roasted tomatoes steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer roasted tomatoes the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer roasted tomatoes?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 360°F for 10-14 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer roasted tomatoes 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 tomatoes 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.