5-Minute Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Magic That Wows Recipe
This easy 5-minute air fryer roasted garlic recipe delivers soft, golden cloves bursting with rich, mellow flavor. Perfect for enhancing mashed potatoes, pasta dishes, or as a savory spread, this quick and fuss-free method uses minimal ingredients and yields delicious roasted garlic in under half an hour.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 1 roasted garlic bulb 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Universal
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat fully for even cooking.
- Prepare Garlic Bulb: Slice the top off the garlic bulb carefully to expose the tops of the individual cloves, making them accessible for roasting.
- Season Garlic: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the exposed garlic cloves and sprinkle salt to taste to enhance the flavor.
- Wrap in Foil: Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil loosely, leaving the top slightly open to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place the wrapped garlic bulb into the air fryer basket and roast for 25-30 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
- Cool and Extract: Remove from the air fryer, let it cool slightly to handle, then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves from their skins for immediate use.
Notes
- Store any leftover roasted garlic in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Roasted garlic is excellent to stir into mashed potatoes, mix into pasta sauces, or spread on toasted bread.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your specific air fryer model; adjust accordingly for best results.
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