Description
This simple and delicious recipe for Roasted Air Fryer Garlic Bulbs yields sweet, soft cloves that can enhance any dish. Using an air fryer, the garlic bulbs are roasted to perfection in just 30 minutes, producing rich flavors and creamy texture. Perfect as a spread or ingredient in various recipes, this method is quick, easy, and requires minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Bulbs
- 2 bulbs Garlic (Choose large bulbs for the best roasting results)
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (optional but recommended for a gentle kick)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) to prepare it for roasting the garlic bulbs evenly.
- Prepare the garlic bulbs: Slice off the top of each garlic bulb to expose the individual cloves. Drizzle the exposed cloves with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper over them to season and enhance the flavor.
- Wrap in foil: Wrap each garlic bulb tightly in aluminum foil. This keeps the moisture locked in while cooking, resulting in tender, soft garlic.
- Cook the garlic: Place the foil-wrapped bulbs into the air fryer basket and roast for 15 minutes. This timeframe softens the garlic cloves and develops their sweet, mellow flavor.
- Finish and serve: Carefully remove the garlic bulbs from the air fryer and let them cool for 5 minutes. Squeeze the softened garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl, and garnish with minced fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use large garlic bulbs for the best roasting results.
- Wrapping the garlic bulbs tightly in foil ensures they remain moist during cooking.
- The optional pepper adds a gentle kick that enhances the flavor.
- Softened roasted garlic can be spread on bread, mixed into sauces, or added to soups for extra flavor.
- Letting the garlic cool slightly makes it easier to handle and squeeze out of the skins.
