These air fryer tomatoes are juicy and melt-in-your-mouth sweet. They only take 10 minutes to make; no fancy ingredients required. Serve them on bruschetta, stir them into pasta, or eat them Ottolenghi style with a side of cold yogurt. The options are endless.
My San Marzano tomato sauce recipe has been so popular, that I thought my readers might enjoy a quick, fresh roasted tomato recipe. And, this one is divine!
Oven roasted tomatoes take at least an hour to hit that sweet spot spot where they're gently caramelized and the flavor of the tomatoes intensifies. But, the great thing about air fryer tomatoes is that they take less than 10 minutes to cook, and the flavor is just as juicy and sweet.
Top Tip: If you love tomatoes, you've got to try my homemade gluten free tomato soup.
Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
✅You only need 3 simple ingredients.
✅It takes under 15 minutes to turn out the sweetest, juiciest tomatoes ever!
✅Roasted tomatoes are a great meal prep option. There's so many ways you can use them.
✅Air fryer tomatoes are freezer friendly. Make a double batch, transfer them to freezer bags, and you've got the foundation for a pasta arrabbiata or the perfect filling for your favorite veggie sandwich.
What Kinds Of Tomatoes Are Best For Air Frying?
Any tomato that you can roast in the oven, you can roast in your air fryer. My favorite tomatoes for roasting in the air fryer are cherry tomatoes. You could also use Roma tomatoes, Piccolos, Campari tomatoes or even larger tomatoes.
You can roast cherry tomatoes whole. I personally like to cut them in half; they cook a bit faster that way. If you're using a larger salad tomato, cut it into quarters. Keep a close eye on them as they cook, as the time might vary a bit for larger tomatoes.
🛒Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes: My favorite tomatoes for roasting in the air fryer are cherry tomatoes. You could also use Roma tomatoes, Piccolos, Campari tomatoes or even larger tomatoes.
- Olive Oil: This recipe has minimal ingredients, so it's important that the ingredients you use are of the highest quality. Choose a good extra virgin olive oil.
- Sea Salt: The salt helps draw the moisture out of the tomatoes as they cook. It also intensifies the flavor.
👨🍳How To Make Air Fryer Tomatoes
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
- Spread them out on a plate or baking tray and gently brush with the olive oil.
- Spray your air fryer insert with olive oil to prevent the tomatoes from sticking to the basket.
- Transfer your cherry tomatoes to the air fryer with the skin side down. Be careful to keep them in one even layer. Don't overlap.
- Air fry at 385° F (195° C) for 8-10 minutes. No need to shake the basket, but do check them a few times.
🍽️Serving Suggestions
🧡Pile air fryer tomatoes into a vegan omelette and top with sliced avocado.
🧡Like avocado toast? Check out my tomato avocado toast recipe. Roasted tomatoes would be a lovely addition.
🧡Stir them into your favorite pasta salad.
🧡 Use them in a fresh cherry tomato pasta dish.
🧡Use them as a topping for baked potatoes.
🧡Serve them with crackers and bread on a vegan charcuterie board.
🧡Mash them up and use them for pasta or pizza sauce.
🧡Use them to make a fabulous meatless chili.
🙋Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! Simply roast your tomatoes in the oven or an air fryer. Allow them to fully cool. Transfer them to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to six months. Be sure to write the date on the container.
Roasted tomatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Be sure to let them cool fully before refrigerating them.
No, this recipe is for roasted tomatoes in the air fryer. You need a dehydrator or an air fryer with a dehydrator function to make sundried tomatoes.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Tomatoes
Ingredients
- ½ pound cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
- Spread them out on a plate or baking tray and gently brush with the olive oil.
- Spray your air fryer insert with olive oil to prevent the tomatoes from sticking to the basket.
- Transfer the cherry tomatoes to the air fryer with the skin side down. Be careful to keep them in one even layer. Don't overlap.
- Air fry at 385° F (195° C) for 8-10 minutes. No need to shake the basket, but do check them a few times.
Notes
- Be sure to keep a close eye on your tomatoes as they cook. They can go from perfect to burnt very quickly. All air fryers are different, so I suggest checking on them several times as they cook. No need to shake the basket.
- Air fryer cherry tomatoes will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-5 days. Store in an airtight container.
- If freezing, allow the air fried cherry tomatoes to cool, transfer to a freezer safe container, and freeze for up to 6 months.
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