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Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

Golden, savory, and lightly sweet roasted garlic using the air fryer. This recipe provides consistently delicious and mellow garlic with no burnt edges or bitter cloves! Spread onto crackers or toasts, mix into soups, bowls, or vegetables, or use as a flavor booster for your favorite protein - the options are endless with this delicious garlic.
5 from 23 votes
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Course: Condiment, Snack, Spread
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 1 head
Calories: 165kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut the head of garlic crosswise, exposing the flesh of the cloves, about ¼ to ½ of an inch.
  • Place on a piece of tin foil. Drizzle or brush with olive oil, ensuring the olive oil gets between the cloves.
  • Seal the tin foil in a ball and place it in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Turn off the air fryer and let the garlic sit inside for about 10 minutes.
  • Check for doneness before 30 minutes have elapsed by carefully removing from the basket, peeling back the foil, and examining the color and texture.
  • Poke a paring knife into one of the cloves. If there is no resistance, the color is golden brown, and the garlic is fragrant, it is ready to serve! If not, seal the foil ball again and return to the air fryer and continue with instructions.

Notes

  • Approximate calories are for one full head of garlic.
  • Roasted garlic can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Be sure to transfer to the fridge within 2 hours for proper food safety
  • Once cooked, garlic can be removed from its skins, frozen on a sheet tray, then transferred to an airtight, freezer-safe container like a locking glass or plastic storage container or a gallon plastic bag and stored for 2 to 3 months.
  • There is no need to reheat roasted garlic. Just add to the dish you are making. If you would like room temperature garlic, leave it out on the counter for 30 minutes to an hour.
  • To avoid waste, take the top section you cut off and mince the remaining pieces of garlic to use in another meal. I recommend using right away or storing in an airtight container for about a day.
  • When making roasted garlic in the air fryer, keep in mind that air fryers can vary in size and temperature, just like ovens. Check your garlic before the recommended cook time has elapsed to ensure it is not getting too dark.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg