Easy Air Fryer Tomatoes

If you are a roasted tomato lover like myself, you must try this air fryer tomato recipe. The roasting intensifies the tomato flavor. The air fryer makes it quick and easy. The combination allows you to make a richer tomato sauce, sweeter soup, or perfect side.

I rave about air fryer tomatoes all the time. After a couple of minutes of work, you will have tomatoes that are sweeter than ever! I recommend using this recipe when you want a more intense tomato flavor.

My favorite is putting roasted tomatoes on toast with fresh basil and cream cheese. It’s the perfect breakfast, or in my case, an all-day snack! On weekends, my husband enjoys them as part of this double-decker brunch burger. It’s his favorite Sunday treat!

Ingredients

• Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar adds a tang to this recipe, helping balance out the sweetness of the tomato. If possible, I recommend using balsamic reduction or glaze.  The reduction makes the vinegar sweeter!
• Garlic:  Try to use fresh minced garlic. If you do not have fresh garlic, you can substitute one teaspoon of garlic powder.
• Oil: Oil helps the tomatoes cook evenly. Try to use a high-heat oil such as refined olive or avocado.
• Tomatoes: The dish’s star, tomatoes, become more concentrated in flavor and slightly caramelized, enhancing their natural sweetness. I find cherry or grape tomatoes work best with this recipe.

See the recipe card for the complete ingredient list and measurements. 

Instructions

Step One: Prep –

Preheat your air fryer to 400F/205C. Halve fresh tomatoes and place them in a large bowl. Toss the tomato halves with oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Step Two: Cook –

Place the tomatoes in an air fryer basket in a single layer with the open side facing up. Roast for 10 minutes undisturbed.