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Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

If you haven’t tried Air Fryer Roasted Garlic yet, get ready for a whole new level of flavor! In just 25 minutes, you’ll have perfectly caramelized, buttery cloves that take everything from pasta to toast to mashed potatoes up a notch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 head of garlic
Calories: 40 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 head of garlic or up to 5*
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat an air fryer to 380°F.
  2. Remove any loose paper from the outside of the garlic bulb, taking care to keep the bulb intact and the cloves attached. Slice the top of the bulb off. Cut around the side of the head to expose any cloves that weren't originally cut. 
  3. Drizzle garlic all over with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Use a pastry brush or your fingers to gently rub the oil all over the garlic. Place a square piece of parchment paper onto a square piece of aluminum foil and add the garlic bulb. Wrap the foil and paper around the bulb to form a packet.
  4. Set the packet in the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the cloves are tender and caramelized. If you have more than 2-3 heads, it may take another 5-10 minutes. Remove the packet using tongs or oven mitts.
  5. Be careful opening the packet as it will release a lot of steam. Once cooled to the touch, push out the cloves by squeezing from the base of the bulb or use a spoon to pop them out.

Notes

  • Cooking multiple: Feel free to use this recipe for more than 1 head of garlic. You’ll want 1 teaspoon of oil for every head of garlic. I’d do no more than 10 at a time. As you increase the amount, you may need to cook the garlic for slightly longer to get the same results.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
  • Freezing: Place the cloves in a single layer on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 40kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.03g (0%) Vitamin A 0.3IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1head of garlic

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Calories 40kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.03g 0%
Vitamin A 0.3IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.