Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

So quick and easy, our Air Fryer Roasted Garlic is irresistible with its sweet mild flavor and creamy texture. Heads of garlic “roast” in your air fryer in about half the time it would take in your oven.

The caramelized flavor and creamy texture of oasted garlic make it a favorite way to eat garlic.

Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

I’m going out on a limb and saying everyone loves roasted garlic.

I mean really, who can resist the sweet notes and velvety texture of roasted garlic? This girl surely can’t!

Have you ever wondered how to roast garlic? Wonder no more!

Now usually it takes about an hour or so to roast garlic in the oven. Let’s put an end to that, shall we?

Roasting a head of garlic has always been easy but time consuming at the same time.

Enter air fryer garlic!

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So if you want to know how to roast garlic in just under half an hour, it’s time to get your air fryer out.

Twenty minutes, and just two ingredients, are all it takes in the air fryer for a small head of garlic to be perfectly “roasted”.

If your head of garlic is large, or if you want to roast more than one head at a time, you’ll want to add a few more minutes of air frying time.

I air fryed four heads at the same time and, let me tell you, the garlic was roasted to perfection at about 30 minutes. Yes, half the time it takes to make oven roasted garlic.

You can substitute other oils for the olive oil but I highly recommend olive oil because it imparts a lovely flavor.

Extra virgin olive oil will lend a delicious flavor to the roasted garlic. But any good quality olive oil will work just fine.

Have I mentioned that my air fryer is my new best friend in the kitchen?

I air fry vegetables, potatoes and even tofu now.

Yes, I am a teeny bit obsessed and always thinking about the next food that I can make in my air fryer. Hint hint, keep an eye out for sweet potatoes.

In the meantime, enjoy your air fried roasted garlic and the extra time you just saved by not waiting for the garlic to roast in the oven.

It's so easy to mash the roasted garlic with just a fork, but if you want to get fancy, as I sometimes do, you can mash it up with a mortar and pestle. Oh so fancy!

Need ideas on what to do with your roasted garlic! I have lots!

I love to spread roasted garlic on toasted bread, toss it with hot pasta, stir it into mashed potatoes and dollop on hot vegetables too.

If you love roasted garlic then you'll love our roasted garlic butter too!

Oh, and be sure to make a roasted garlic butter board when entertaining too!

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Roasted Garlic FAQ’s

Can you freeze roasted garlic?

Yes, you can freeze roasted garlic.

After mashing the garlic, wrap one tablespoon of mashed garlic in plastic wrap and freeze. Repeat with any remaining garlic.

By freezing it in one tablespoon packets you will easily know how much garlic to use in your recipes.

What is the difference between garlic and roasted garlic?

There are two differences between garlic and roasted garlic, the taste and the texture.

Raw garlic is crunchy and has a sharp flavor.

Roasted garlic is soft and has a mild sweet flavor.

How to roast garlic in air fryer

Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below

• Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
• Cut aluminum foil into four square pieces.
• Slice about ¼-inch off of the top of each head of garlic so that the cloves are exposed.
• Place one head of garlic in the center of each square of foil.
• Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the top of each head of garlic
• Bring the corners of the foil up and over the garlic and seal
• Arrange foil packets in the air fryer basket
• Air fry for 20 minutes or until garlic is tender. If garlic is not tender after 20 minutes, air fry in additional 5 minute intervals until tender
• Let cool
• Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and mash with a fork

Directions for roasting garlic in the oven

No air fryer? No worries! It’s easy to make roasted garlic in the oven too but just takes a little longer. Follow these simple directions:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Slice about ¼-inch off the top of the head of garlic so that the cloves are exposed
• Place the head of garlic, cut side up, on a square piece of aluminum foil
• Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over the top of the head of garlic
• Bring the corners of the foil up and over the garlic and seal
• Roast until the cloves are tender, about 1 hour.
• Let cool
• Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves, mash them with a fork and use in your favorite recipe

Air fryer recipes for beginners

• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
• Air Fryer Cauliflower
• Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
• Air Fryer Tofu
• Air Fryer Keto Meatloaf from Restless Chipotle

Recipes with roasted garlic

• Grilled Romaine With Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing
• Chicken With Roasted Garlic and Lemons
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes from Call Me PMc

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Be sure that the foil is sealed completely
• Use a good quality olive oil
• Season garlic with salt and pepper before air frying, if desired

Substitutions

• Substitute olive oil for the extra virgin olive oil
• You can substitute other oils for the olive oil but I highly recommend olive oil because it imparts a lovely flavor

What to serve with roasted garlic

• Serve roasted garlic with toasted slices of a French baguette
• Serve with a baked potato
• Toss with hot pasta and butter

Ingredients for air fryer roasted garlic

• Heads of garlic
• Olive oil

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5 from 6 votes

Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Recipe

Heads of garlic “roast” in your air fryer in half the time it would take in your oven. So quick and easy, our Air Fryer Roasted Garlic is irresistible with it’s a sweet mild flavor and creamy texture

Course Condiment

Cuisine Italian

Keyword air fryer recipe, air fryer roasted garlic, easy recipe, roasted garlic, roasted garlic cloves

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 56kcal

Author Gwynn Galvin

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Ingredients

• 4 heads garlic
• 8 teaspoons olive oil

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Instructions

• Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
• Cut aluminum foil into four square pieces.
• Slice about ¼-inch off of the top of each head of garlic so that the cloves are exposed.
• Place one head of garlic, cut side up, in the center of each square of foil.
• Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the top of each head of garlic
• Bring the corners of the foil up and over the garlic and seal
• Arrange foil packets in the air fryer basket
• Air fry for 20 minutes or until garlic is tender. If garlic is not tender after 20 minutes, air fry in 5 minute intervals until tender.
• Let cool.
• Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and mash with a fork.

Notes

 

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Be sure that the foil is sealed completely
• Use a good quality olive oil
• Season garlic with salt and pepper before air frying, if desired

Substitutions

• Substitute extra virgin olive oil for the olive oil
• You can substitute other oils for the olive oil but I highly recommend olive oil because it imparts a lovely flavor

What to serve with roasted garlic

• Serve roasted garlic with toasted slices of a French baguette
• Serve with a baked potato
• Toss with hot pasta and butter

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg