Air Fryer Roasted Garlic is a simple, easy recipe that requires just 3 ingredients. Quicker than the oven, this method takes 25 minutes from start to finish. Use roasted garlic to enhance the flavor of meatloaf, dressings, and of course, homemade garlic bread.

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- Ways To Use Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
- Ingredients Needed
- How To Make Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
- Do I Have To Use Foil To Roast Garlic In The Air Fryer?
- Storing and Freezing Instructions
- Why Is It Better To Roast Garlic In The Air Fryer Rather Than The Oven?
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- Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
Roasting garlic in the air fryer is one of the easiest ways to add so much flavor to your favorite dishes. It's simple, needs 2 main ingredients, and takes just 25 minutes to make!
Roast the garlic until browned and caramelized and use in any of your favorite recipes. You can substitute regular garlic with roasted garlic, use it in salad dressings, meatballs, or even delicious pasta recipes.
Ways To Use Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
Caramelized roasted garlic is a simple way to add SO much flavor to your favorite dishes! You can add it to:
- Garlic bread
- Gluten free meatloaf
- Cajun chicken pasta
- Mashed potatoes
- Egg free meatballs
- Chili
- Vegetable sides
- Guacamole
- Homemade salad dressings
Ingredients Needed
*full ingredients list and measurements can be found in recipe card below*

- Garlic: You'll need the whole head of garlic, not just separated cloves.
- Avocado oil: I use avocado oil because it has a higher smoke point and a neutral flavor that won't inhibit the sweetness of roasted garlic. You can use olive oil though.
- Salt: Just a tiny pinch of salt really helps to enhance the flavor, however you can leave it out if you would rather.
How To Make Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F
- On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to slice ¼ inch of of the top of a head of garlic. Repeat with remaining garlic
- Place the sliced garlic heads onto 3 separate sheets of aluminum foil and drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over each one. Divide the salt evenly between them and use your hands to rub it in well
- Wrap each head up and place them into the air fryer basket
- Cook for 25-28 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and caramelized
- Take the air fryer roasted garlic out and allow it to cool completely before using in your favorite recipes



Do I Have To Use Foil To Roast Garlic In The Air Fryer?
Yes, you do have to wrap the garlic in foil in order to roast it. Otherwise, the heads will dry out and can even burn.
The foil acts as a barrier from the heat and allows the garlic to roast evenly and get nice and soft. It also makes for easier clean up!
Storing and Freezing Instructions
STORING: You can store leftover roasted garlic in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
FREEZING: Let the garlic cool completely, then remove the skins and lay the bulbs in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Flash freeze for 1 hour, then take the tray out of the freezer and place the frozen garlic into a freezer safe bag. Return the bag to the freezer and it will freeze well for up to 3 months.

Why Is It Better To Roast Garlic In The Air Fryer Rather Than The Oven?
I wouldn't say roasting garlic in the air fryer is necessarily better than the oven, but it does have it's perks! The air fryer cooks faster, is more compact than heating up the entire oven, and uses less electricity.
Frequently Asked Questions
If stored in an air tight container, air fryer roasted garlic will last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Yes! Just like any other food, if you cook it too long it can burn.
Yes, there's nothing unhealthy about roasted garlic. It may taste sweeter, but there's no added sugar it's the natural sugars that have been caramelized.

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PrintAir Fryer Roasted Garlic
Air Fryer Roasted Garlic is a simple, easy recipe that requires just 3 ingredients. Quicker than the oven, this method takes 25 minutes from start to finish. Use roasted garlic to enhance the flavor of meatloaf, dressings, and of course, homemade garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 22 Minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 3 heads of garlic
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F
- On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to cut the top ¼ inch off of each head of garlic so the bulbs are exposed
- Place the cut garlic heads onto individual sheets of aluminum foil and drizzle 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over each head of garlic. Sprinkle each with a pinch of salt and use your hands to rub the oil and salt into the garlic
- Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil so the heads are completely covered and place into the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 F for 22-25 minutes, or until the bulbs are soft and caramelized when poked with a fork
- Let the roasted garlic cool before using in your favorite recipes
Notes
- Cut the top ¼ inch off of the garlic head to expose the cloves
- Substitute the avocado oil with olive oil
- Salt is optional, but adds flavor!
- Store air fryer roasted garlic in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Use roasted garlic on garlic bread, salad dressings, or use in your favorite recipes
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