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How to Roast a Whole Bulb of Garlic (Oven or Air Fryer)
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How to Roast a Whole Bulb of Garlic (Oven or Air Fryer)

Follow these simple steps at home to quickly roast a whole head (or bulb) of garlic in less than 30 minutes. Roasting brings out garlic's rich, sweet, savory, and luxurious flavor to complement many recipes. Enjoy a whole roasted garlic bulb in mashed potatoes, dips, spread on toasted bread, in pasta, and much more!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 1 bulb
Calories: 4 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic or more!, whole bulb
  • olive oil drizzle
  • Pinch salt optional, sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut the top off of the garlic bulb, approximately ½ inch down, so that the top of each garlic clove is exposed.
  3. Place the bulb in a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil on top. Wrap the foil around the bulb and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cloves are tender and golden brown. If the bulb is larger, it will likely take longer to roast.
  4. Let the garlic bulb cool slightly until you're able to handle it; turn it upside down and squeeze out the garlic cloves. Use as desired in a recipe.
  5. Air Fryer: Place the foil packet of garlic in the air fryer at 390°F for around 18-23 minutes, depending on the size of the bulb.

Notes

  • Roast as many garlic bulbs as needed following the same directions above - just wrap each bulb individually.
  • Store roasted cloves in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2TBSP Calories 4kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) 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: 1 bulb

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4

% Daily Value*

Serving 2TBSP
Calories 4kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
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.