The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Air fryer cherry tomatoes are a delightful, colorful creation that are so easy to make with just a little oil and some common spices like Italian seasoning.
These cherry tomatoes can be a lovely side dish, a delicious topping for toasted bread, or an ingredient in another dish all together!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make these air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes – it’s really easy:
- Cherry tomatoes – We like using mixed-colored cherry tomatoes for a pop of color, but any cherry tomatoes will work.
- Avocado oil – For added flavor and for the spices to stick to the cherry tomatoes.
- Italian seasoning – Instead of Italian seasoning you can also use (a mix of) dried rosemary, dried thyme and/or dried oregano depending on your personal preference.
- Garlic powder – Add more garlic powder to taste.
- Salt – For flavor; you can add more to taste.
- Black pepper – Add more or less to taste.
Recipe Tips
Before you make these cherry tomatoes in the air fryer, read through these recipe tips so that they turn out well:
- We like using differently colored cherry tomatoes for a pop of color which is great if you plan on spreading the cherry tomatoes on toasted bread.
- We recommend cutting the cherry tomatoes in half before air frying so that the spices adhere better. However, you can also air fry them whole. Just keep in mind that the spices won’t stick as well and that they will likely burst open during cooking. The cooking time for whole cherry tomatoes can also vary.
- You can adjust the spices to suit your personal preferences. If you plan on using them as an ingredient in another dish, e.g. a pasta sauce, make sure the spices you use work with that dish.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, otherwise the cherry tomatoes might not cook evenly.
- Keep in mind that the more you cook the tomatoes, the softer and messier they get.
Step by Step Instructions
This section is all about how to make cherry tomatoes in the air fryer. You can follow our progress with the recipe process photos to make sure you’re on the right track.
Otherwise, the recipe card with all the details is at the bottom of this post!
Start by washing the cherry tomatoes, then dry them well. Now cut the tomatoes in half and add them into a mixing bowl.
At this time also preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
Next, add the avocado oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the cut tomatoes in the bowl.
Toss everything gently until the tomatoes are evenly coated in oil and spices.
Once the air fryer is preheated, add the tomatoes into the air fryer basket and gently spread them out into an even layer.
Air fry the cherry tomatoes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 9-10 minutes until soft and slightly roasted.
This cooking time might vary depending on your personal preference and your air fryer.
When done, gently remove the roasted cherry tomatoes from the air fryer and serve them as a vegetable side, on toasted bread, or use them as an ingredient in another dish. Be careful, they will be hot!
Storage Tips
These air fryer cherry tomatoes taste best when they are freshly made. Because they have so much moisture, they don’t store great.
You can store them in a sealed container in the fridge – but expect them to be quite mushy the next day. If you plan on using them in a pasta sauce or similar, that’s not a big deal though.
FAQ
To roast cherry tomatoes in the air fryer, cut them in half and place in a mixing bowl with oil and seasonings. Toss everything until coated then transfer to the air fryer set to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for around 9-10 minutes until soft and slightly roasted.
Related Recipes
If you liked these cherry tomatoes, here are some more vegetable recipes that you can make in the air fryer:
- Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes (Larger)
- Easy Air Fryer Onions
- Air Fried Eggplant
- Air Fried Vegetable Skewers
- Cabbage Steaks in the Air Fryer
- Bell Peppers – Air Fried
Air Fryer Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes in a strainer in the sink, then dry them well. Cut the tomatoes in half and add them to a mixing bowl.1 pound cherry tomatoes
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Now, add the avocado oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the cut tomatoes in the bowl. Toss everything gently until the tomatoes are evenly coated.2 teaspoons avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Once the air fryer is preheated, add the tomatoes into the air fryer basket and gently spread the tomatoes out into an even layer.
- Air fry the cherry tomatoes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 9-10 minutes until soft and slightly roasted. This cooking time might vary due to your personal preference and your air fryer.
- When done, gently remove the roasted cherry tomatoes from the air fryer and serve as a vegetable side, on toasted bread, or as an ingredient in another dish.
Notes
- You can adjust the spices to suit your personal preferences.
- If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can also use a fine herb spice blend or a mix of drief rosemary, dried thyme and/or dried oregano.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
