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    Home » Recipes

    Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes

    Published: Jun 8, 2022 · Modified: Dec 31, 2022 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    You will love how easy and speedy these Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes are to make! I adore roasted tomatoes, but I don't love how long they take to make in the oven, which is why when I discovered you could make gorgeous Roasted Tomatoes in the Air Fryer, in just 15 minutes, I was over the moon! Hello summer snacking, we are ready for you! Rich juicy tomatoes that have a gorgeous slow-roasted jammy flavour are the ultimate way to top all kinds of dishes!

    Roasted tomatoes just out of the air fryer and spread on some bruschetta. this recipe

    Rich and juicy roasted tomatoes make the perfect summertime appetizer. Serve them up with some vegan charcuterie or as part of a mezze. They also make a fabulous bruschetta topping, or a simple extra to a pasta dish, maybe with some yummy parsley pesto tossed through the spaghetti strands.

    Or make a batch to whizz up in some smokey tomato hummus, then top the hummus with extra roasted tomatoes. (probably one of my favourite ways to make a flavoured hummus!) Because these are air fried, they are super quick to make, so you don't have to wait around with a hot oven on!

    Jump to:
    • 🍅Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳Instructions
    • 🌿Variations
    • 🔪Equipment
    • 🍯Storage
    • 🍞 Serving Ideas
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍅Ingredients

    • Cherry Vine Tomatoes: I love to make roasted tomatoes when they are still on the vine, as the vine somehow intensifies their flavour, but you can just simply roast any cherry tomato you have available. Larger tomatoes, up to a golf ball in size also work, but need to be cut into two.
    • Whole Garlic Cloves: These cook to just the right consistency for smearing on toast when in with the tomatoes. Optional, but why wouldn't you want roasted garlic!
    • Oregano and/or Dried Thyme: or simply dried basil or Italian Seasoning. A sprinkle of herbs elevates these tomatoes and brings out their flavour. Experiment to find your favourite!
    • Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil: These tomatoes really need that little spray of EVOO. It makes them go from yum to YUMMMM.
    • Flakey Sea Salt: I love flakey salt to finish off the tomatoes.
    • Optional: Chilli Flakes: Go mild, or go spicy, or leave these out all together!

    See recipe card for quantities.

    👩‍🍳Instructions

    Making these jammy, savoury but sweet roasted tomatoes in the air fryer couldn't be easier.. Full instructions are on the recipe card too.

    The air fryer basket is lined with aluminium foil.

    Line your air fryer basket with some aluminium foil. Scrunch it up so that it any oil or juices don't run out.

    Cherry tomatoes and garlic are in the airfryer with some olive oil.

    Add in the tomatoes and garlic cloves. Don't overcrowd the basket. Gently sprinkle some olive oil over them.

    Seasoning the tomatoes before they go into the air fryer.

    Season the tomatoes to your taste, with the herbs, salt and chilli. Swish the tomatoes a bit to evenly distribute the oil and seasonings.

    Cooked tomatoes and garlic just out of the airfryer. Ready to eat. They are slightly blackened and wrinkled, and look very juicy.

    Place the loaded air fryer basket into your air fryer that has been heated to 180c/ 356F and cook for 15 minutes! They will look like this when done.

    Hint: Check on the tomatoes halfway through cooking. Different air fryers might take less or more time.

    🌿Variations

    This method of cooking tomatoes in the air fryer is super versatile, make it to your own taste!.

    • Spicy -Add in as much chilli as you like! Or leave it out altogether.
    • Larger tomatoes - You can use larger tomatoes, just cut in half so they cook through. They might take longer
    • Add any other spices you like.

    🔪Equipment

    This recipe is designed for an air fryer. I love my Ninja Foodie Grill and Air fryer, so can personally recommend that! However other air fryers will work just as well. My air fryer takes between 12-15 minutes to make these tomatoes, however others might vary.

    You will also need aluminum foil to catch the drips!

    You can make this recipe in a regular oven, with similar steps, however, the cooking time will be much longer.

    Why the air fryer works so quickly!

    Air fryers work by pushing super heated air over the food surface. The air fryer basket (or tray) is much smaller than a conventional oven, so you get a much more concentrated amount of hot air, flowing over the food. This creates a 'frying' effect which speeds up cooking. For foods like tomatoes, it means you get a jammy, slow cooked confit effect, without the long, slow cooking time. Delicious.

    🍯Storage

    Store the roasted air fried tomatoes in an airtight container in the fridge. They last for up to 5 days or so.

    Alternatively, you can also freeze the tomatoes, they will be very squishy upon thawing, so would be suitable for making sauce.

    🍞 Serving Ideas

    These gorgeous vine tomatoes that have been cooked in the air fryer to a jammy lovely consistency will go with so many dishes!

    1. As a topping for Bruschetta
    2. Add to a pie or a quiche
    3. Use instead of the tinned tomatoes in any pasta dish: Vegan Creamy Cannellini Bean & Tomato Pasta
    A close up of the vine roasted tomatoes, just out of the air fryer and ready to serve.

    If you love this recipe, please share this post with your friends on Pinterest or Facebook, or tag me on Insta! Don't forget to also please comment and star ⭐this recipe too!

    Love & Vegan Yummies, Louise xx (P.S. Follow me on Insta and Tik Tok!)

    📖 Recipe

    Roasted vine tomatoes just out of the air fryer. Some have been piled onto a toast to make bruschetta.

    Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    Easy to make roasted tomatoes with all the flavours of summer! Much quicker in the air fryer and so easy to make!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6
    Calories 43 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Air fryer
    • Aluminium Foil

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 500 g (1.1 lb) cherry tomatoes
    • 8 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or thyme, or italian seasoning)
    • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
    • 1 teaspoon flakey salt

    Instructions

    • Line your air fryer basket with aluminium foil so it comes up the edges a bit. This prevents those delicious juices from escaping.
    • Add the tomatoes and garlic cloves, then drizzle with olive oil.
      500 g cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 cloves garlic
    • Add all the seasonings to the air fryer basket. Give them a little swoosh around to ensure they are evenly spread over the tomatoes.
      1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon flakey salt
    • Set your air fryer to 180°C/356°F
    • Cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes. Check half way through
    • . Different air fryers timing might vary, so remove the tomatoes when they are blistered and have wrinkled up a bit, releasing their juices.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 512IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Dana says

      June 24, 2022 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! The tomatoes are sweet and bursting with flavor.

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    2. Mahy says

      June 24, 2022 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I agree so much - this is the perfect recipe to go as a topping on bruschetta. I love bruschetta, and will keep this recipe handy now!

      Reply
    3. Toni says

      June 24, 2022 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Ohh, this is so perfect!! My favorite summer flavors! Thanks for the recipe! My family loved it, too!

      Reply
    4. Dionne says

      June 24, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      If there are roasted tomatoes involved - I am in! Fantastic recipe - easy to make, yet so delicious...

      Reply
    5. Casey says

      June 24, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE roasted tomatoes and making them in the air fryer was so perfect bc I didn't have to turn on the oven in this heat! Super yummy, I threw them in some pasta with olive oil and Parm!

      Reply
    6. Natalie says

      June 24, 2022 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      Your roasted tomatoes will be my perfect summer snack, Louise. Never made them in an air fryer, cant wait to try, thanks!

      Reply

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