The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Are you looking for a simple and tasty way to use up some fresh tomatoes? If so, you’re going to love these air fryer roasted tomatoes!
These tomatoes are seasoned with olive oil, soy sauce, and a few herbs and spices like dried thyme and garlic, and then air-fried for just 10 minutes – or until they’re cooked to your liking.
You can enjoy these roasted tomatoes as a snack or appetizer, or add them to salads, pasta, and more!
Ingredients
Here are the roasted tomato ingredients that you will need to make this simple recipe:
- Tomatoes – Ripe, firm tomatoes.
- Olive oil – To season the tomatoes. Olive oil complements the tomatoes nicely, but you can also use another oil, such as canola, sunflower, or avocado oil.
- Black pepper – To add a hint of spice; adjust to taste.
- Granulated garlic – Or garlic powder; for extra flavor.
- Salt – To enhance the overall flavor; adjust to taste.
- Fresh garlic – Intensifies the garlic flavor.
- Dried thyme – For more flavor; you can also use other dried herbs such as rosemary or oregano, or an herb blend such as Italian-style seasoning.
- Soy sauce – Optional; adds umami and depth of flavor. Use low-sodium soy sauce if you’re watching your sodium intake.
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
Before making this roasted tomato recipe, have a read through these recipe tips and substitutions:
- You can use different types of tomatoes, such as grape tomatoes or larger tomatoes, just make sure they are ripe and firm. We also have a recipe for cherry tomatoes in the air fryer.
- Cut the tomatoes into even pieces so they cook evenly.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference. You can add onion powder and/or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, and dried rosemary or oregano instead of thyme.
- If you’re using soy sauce, which is quite salty, you may want to reduce the amount of salt you add.
- Feel free to omit the soy sauce or substitute it with balsamic vinegar instead for a slightly different flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer. Place the tomato wedges in a single layer so that they cook evenly.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the tomatoes and your desired doneness.
Step by Step Instructions
If you like visuals, take a look at the recipe process photos in this section to see exactly how to make roasted tomatoes in the air fryer.
Alternatively, you can skip to the recipe card with all the details at the end of this post if you don’t care for process photos!
First, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
In the meantime, wash and slice the tomatoes. Place them in an oven-safe baking dish or a bowl for convenience. Make sure the dish fits in your air fryer!
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Drizzle the seasoning mixture over the tomatoes.
Transfer the baking dish or bowl with the tomatoes to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6 minutes.
Then sprinkle dried thyme and fresh chopped garlic over the tomatoes and drizzle with soy sauce (optional).
Air fry for another 4 minutes or until the tomatoes are cooked to your liking.
The exact cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer, the tomatoes, and personal preference.
Enjoy your roasted tomatoes as an appetizer, or add them to a salad or pasta.
Storage Tips
These tomatoes taste best when they are fresh out of the air fryer and slightly crispy. If you have leftovers, allow them to cool and then store them in a sealed container in the fridge.
They will keep for up to 4 days, but it’s best to eat them sooner rather than later because they might lose moisture and become soggy over time.
To reheat, you can gently put them in the air fryer at about 350 degrees Fahrenheit for just a couple of minutes until warm. Alternatively, you can also reheat them in the oven.
We don’t recommend reheating them in the microwave if you care about the texture, since they’ll likely become quite mushy.
FAQ
You can roast any tomatoes in the air fryer, but the best ones are ripe and firm because they will hold their shape better and have more flavor. Heirloom tomatoes will add a pop of color, while smaller tomatoes like grape or cherry tomatoes don’t need to be sliced (just halve them).
You can serve air fryer roasted tomatoes as an appetizer with some crusty bread or crackers, or as a topping for salads or pasta, couscous, or bulgur dishes. Roasted tomatoes pair well with Mediterranean flavors, such as olives and feta cheese, depending on the seasonings you use.
Related Recipes
If you enjoyed these tomatoes, here are some other vegetable recipes that you may want to make next!
- Air Fryer Cherry Tomatoes
- Air Fryer Stuffed Tomatoes
- Air Fried Vegetable Skewers
- Air Fryer Onions
- Cabbage Steaks in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2-3 medium tomatoes, firm
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/3 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce, more to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
- Wash and slice the tomatoes. Place them in an oven-safe baking dish or a bowl for convenience. Make sure the dish fits in your air fryer.2-3 medium tomatoes
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Drizzle the seasoning mixture over the tomatoes.1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
- Place the baking dish or bowl with the tomatoes in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6 minutes.
- Sprinkle dried thyme and fresh chopped garlic over the tomatoes and drizzle with soy sauce (optional). Air fry for another 4 minutes or until the tomatoes are cooked to your liking. The exact cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer, the tomatoes, and personal preference.1 teaspoon fresh garlic, 1/3 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Enjoy your roasted tomatoes as an appetizer with some crusty bread or crackers, olives, and/or feta cheese, or add them to a salad or pasta dish.
Notes
- You can use different types of tomatoes, just make sure they are ripe and firm.
- Cut the tomatoes into even pieces so they cook evenly.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste. You can add onion powder and/or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. You can use dried rosemary, oregano, or Italian-style seasoning instead of dried thyme.
- If you’re using soy sauce that is quite salty, you may want to reduce the amount of salt you add. You can also omit the soy sauce or substitute it with balsamic vinegar instead for a slightly different flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Place the tomato wedges in a single layer so that they cook evenly.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the tomatoes and your desired doneness.
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.
