Roasted Garlic in Air Fryer Recipe

Air fryer roasted garlic cloves wrapped in foil from the top view.

Roasted Garlic in Air Fryer Recipe

This recipe for roasted garlic in the air fryer is a super quick and easy way to transform raw garlic into a smooth, creamy, and caramelized addition to a variety of savory recipes. This method is faster than oven-roasting and takes only 25 minutes!

Course How To

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 18

Total Time 23

Servings garlic bulb

Calories 23kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

1 whole head of garlic
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt optional
¼ teaspoon black pepper optional

Instructions

If roasting a whole head of garlic:

Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Prep the garlic: Slice the top off the head of the garlic (1/3rd from the top) and place it on a piece of aluminum foil.
Drizzle with oil: Pour olive oil over the garlic bulbs. If preferred, season with salt and black pepper.
Wrap: Wrap it tightly. It should look like a small pouch.
Roast: Place in the air fryer basket and air fry until garlic cloves are soft and creamy for 18 minutes. To check doneness, remove the pouch from the air fryer and carefully open it to let the steam out. Check the see if the garlic is fully roasted and soft. If not, wrap it tightly and let it air fry for 2 more minutes, keeping a close eye on it to prevent it from burning.
Cool and remove: Let it cool for 10 minutes, and remove the now-roasted garlic either by squeezing the whole head with your hands or removing each garlic clove with a small spoon.

If roasting garlic cloves:

Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F.
Prep the garlic: Remove the outer layer of the garlic bulb and break it into cloves. If you want to peel them, you can go ahead and do that at this point, but I find it easier to skip peeling as it is easier to remove the outer skin after they are roasted.
Use foil: Place garlic cloves onto a square sheet of aluminum foil.
Drizzle with oil: Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to make sure all the garlic cloves are equally coated with the oil and seasonings.
Wrap: Wrap it tightly to make it a pouch.
Roast: Place in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 minutes. To check doneness, open the pouch carefully and lightly squeeze one of the cloves. It should be soft. If not, wrap it tightly and air fry in 1-minute increments until fully softened.
Let cool: When done, take the pouch out and let it cool for a few minutes. Carefully open and let the steam out.
Squeeze out the garlic: Squeeze the now-roasted garlic out of each garlic clove by gently squeezing the garlic and removing it from its shell.

Notes

Using more than one bulb? This recipe can be made with as many garlic bulbs as you air fryer can accommodate.
Storing & Freezing Air Fried Garlic Cloves as a Whole:
- To Store: If you need the roasted garlic cloves to remain whole, carefully remove the outer layer of each clove and store them in an airtight container. It should keep fresh for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can drizzle it with olive oil and use the “garlic-infused oil” in your recipes, but again it is best to use it within 5 days.
- To Freeze: If you prefer to freeze whole cloves, spread them out onto a sheet pan and place them in the freezer overnight. Once frozen, store them in a freezer bag or an airtight container.
Storing & Freezing Air Fried Garlic - Mashed:
- To Store: If you prefer mashed garlic, then squeeze out the garlic from the roasted cloves and mash them in a small bowl. Place in a small airtight container and store in the fridge for upto 5 days.
- To Freeze: Place mashed garlic in an ice cube tray and freeze it overnight. The next day, pop out the cubes and place them in a freezer bag or an airtight container. Store for up to a month.

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