Air Fryer Recipes

Air Fryer Lemon Drop Cookies

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Air Fryer Lemon Drop Cookies are bright, sunny, zesty, and sweet! These make a delicious summer dessert for pool parties, picnics, and barbecues. Soft sugar cookies called lemon drop cookies are prepared with energising lemon essence and juice. For an additional splash of colour, add yellow food colouring! Cookies are made in eight minutes in the air fryer with an egg bits mould, and they turn into adorable cookie balls.

SET UP TIME: Ten minutes
Cooking Time: Eight minutes
TIME SPENT Resting: 5 minutes
COMPLETE TIME: Twenty-three minutes

Ingredients For Air Fryer Lemon Drop Cookies: 

  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • two tsp lemon essence
  • One egg
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • One-half teaspoon of baking powder
  • One-half teaspoon of baking soda
  • Three tablespoons of lemon juice
  • One and a half tablespoons of milk
  • Yellow food colouring optional

Instructions For Air Fryer Lemon Drop Cookies: 

  • Cream the sugar and softened butter in a large mixing bowl at a medium speed until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add the eggs and lemon extract. Beat on medium until frothy and combined.
  • Stir in the baking soda, baking powder, and flour. After adding the lemon juice, the baking soda should start to fizzle. Mix on low speed just until the flour is mostly mixed into the mixture. After adjusting the speed to medium, beat the batter until it is smooth and homogenous.
  • If using, add food colouring and milk until the desired colour is achieved. Smoothly beat on medium. Before using, let it cool down. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes if using right away.
  • Lightly mist a bite-sized egg mould with frying oil. Place two teaspoons of dough into each hole after rolling it into a ball. Place the mould inside the air fryer basket, cover it, and cook it for 8 minutes at 375°F. Hit the start button.
  • When finished, place a toothpick in the middle of one cookie. If it’s too wet, give it an extra minute. Using a sling, remove the egg bite mould and allow the biscuits to cool for five minutes before removing

Notes:

Cookies can easily be removed by loosening 1 side with a butter knife. Then press up on the bottom of the mold and the cookie will pop out.

Store air fryer cookies at room temperature in an air tight container for 4 days. Store in the freezer for 6 months.

Nutrition Facts:
One cookie is served. 90 kcal of calories 12g of carbohydrates 1g protein and 4g fat. Three grams of saturated fat 1g of trans fat 17 mg of cholesterol 57 milligrams of sodium 15 milligrams of potassium 1g of fibre 6g of sugar 130 IU of vitamin A One milligram of vitamin C Calcium: 9 mg Iron: 1 mg

Air-fryer sweetcorn fritters

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Air-fryer sweetcorn fritters

Make fritters with sweetcorn and spring onions for a side dish, appetizer, or lunch. They are prepared using an air fryer for simple, energy-saving cooking.

Components

  1. 175 grams of plain flour
  2. 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  3. One-half teaspoon of garlic powder
  4. 1/2 tsp paprika smoked
  5. One hundred milliliters of milk
  6. two beaten eggs
  7. ½ little bunch of finely chopped parsley
  8. Four spring onions, cut finely
  9. 500g of sweet corn; see the advice below

Method

  • STEP 1 In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, and a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the eggs and milk little by little until you have a thick, smooth batter. Add the sweetcorn, parsley, and spring onions and mix. Using a tablespoon of the mixture (about the size of a golf ball), flatten it to make 10–12 fritters. Arrange on a dish or tray.
  • Step 2: Line the air fryer basket’s base with a sheet of baking parchment. The fritters should be cooked in batches for 12 to 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, rotating after 8 minutes, until they are brown and set.

Recipe advice

  • You can stir in frozen sweetcorn if you’re using it. Make sure you thoroughly drain any canned food you plan to use because excess moisture will alter the texture

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Crispy Air-Fried Onion

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Crispy Air-Fried Onion

Crispy Fried Onions: Using an air fryer with a small amount of oil, prepare crispy fried onions. To get the crispy, caramelized texture and tastes, deep-frying is not necessary.

How Should Crispy Fried Onions Be Stored? Before storing, let the onion strings to cool fully. After that, put them in a refrigerator-safe container that is airtight.

For What Length of Time Should I Store? These fried onions keep well in the refrigerator for up to a week when kept in an airtight container.

Equipment:

  • Air Fryer;
  • Mandolin Slicer;

Ingredients:

  1. 1 tablespoon frying oil;
  2. 2 medium-to-large yellow onions (about 1 pound).

Guidelines

  • Slice the onion thinly round after peeling.
  • After drizzling the slices with oil, carefully separate the rings.
  • Put the onion rings inside the basket of the air fryer. Initially, fry them for 10 minutes at 300°F. Mix the rings gently every five minutes.
  • Reduce the temperature to 240 degrees Fahrenheit and proceed with cooking the rings. Gently stir the rings every five minutes. At 240F, it will take 15–18 minutes to achieve the right texture and color.

Notes:

  • Red or yellow onions may be used. But take note that the red onion will make the fried onion deeper in color.
  • Depending on how many onions are in the air fryer, different cooking times may apply. This time is for about one pound of onions. Should your batch be a little bigger, just continue to fry, inspecting after every five minutes at 240 degrees Fahrenheit, until the color and texture are to your liking.

Helpful Tips!

  • If you are using a red onion, you may get dark brown fried onions in the end. Yellow onions result in a golden brown color after frying.
  • Cut onion slices as even as possible. Or else you may get uneven color and texture after frying them. A mandolin slicer is a perfect tool for getting even slices. This will also speed up the cutting process.
  • Drizzle the oil before separating the onion rings from the slices. It will help to distribute the oil evenly.

How to Clean an Air Fryer

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How to Clean an Air Fryer

Baking and freezing food is a great use for the air fryer. Although the air fryer doesn’t technically deep fry, it performs a good job of crisping food, giving it a fried-like texture but with far less oil and calories. It cooks food faster and keeps the kitchen cooler than an oven, making it a fantastic substitute. Plus, the air fryer uses way less energy!

It’s advisable to clean the air fryer right away after use, as it’s quite simple. Postponing it till the following day will result in stuck-on fried chunks and fat, making the process more challenging. If your air fryer has any unique cleaning instructions, consult the appliance handbook.

Ways to Maintain Your Air Fryer

The following materials are needed to clean an air fryer: dish soap, a sponge, soft cloths, or paper towels. You might need toothpicks, baking soda, and a toothbrush to remove more stubborn residue.

Remove the frying basket and crumb basket and dispose of any crumbs and bits of oil. The frying and crumb baskets are often dishwasher safe (top shelf only), but check your appliance manual to be sure. If there is baked-on grease, soak the pieces in hot, soapy water for about 30 minutes, then use a soft scrub brush or non-abrasive sponge to remove it.

Check your appliance instructions to be sure, but in most cases, the frying basket, crumb basket or grate can be placed directly in the dishwasher (typically the top rack). The majority of surface grease may be removed with a quick soak in soapy water, followed by a gentle cloth or sponge wipedown of the fryer. The nonstick surfaces of the air fryer could be ruined by abrasive cleansers, cloths, or sponges. If there is hard-to-clean material baked on the baskets, soak them in hot, soapy water for around half an hour before giving them a thorough scrub.

If you have some bits of food stuck in the grate, remove them with a soft brush, wood skewer, or toothpick. A toothbrush is an excellent tool for cleaning the nooks and crannies.

Rinse the pan and basket or grate thoroughly and let them air-dry or dry them by hand with a towel.

After cleaning the base unit’s exterior with a moist, soapy cloth, flip it over or turn it upside down, and carefully wipe out the heating element. Before putting the air fryer unit back together, let it completely dry. Keep the base unit dry and away from water.

Methods for Thorough Cleaning

Use a gentle sponge, brush, or cloth to scrape away any tough residues like marinated foods or barbecue sauces by creating a paste with baking soda and water. After that, wipe down with a moist towel and give it a good rinse.
Style Air Fryer Ovens
To clean an oven-style air fryer, use the same general procedures, but instead of cleaning the grates and baskets, remove and clean the racks and drip pan.
Tips:
  1. Any oil that remains in the drip tray or pan should be emptied into a jar or other container and thrown in the garbage rather than down the drain.
  2. If the air fryer is overfilled, the heating element may get overly greased and residue-covered.
  3. Paper Parchment in the Air Fryer
    There are numerous sizes of perforated parchment paper for air fryers, which can facilitate easier cleanup. Parchment paper should be added to the air fryer at the same time as the contents. If nothing is holding the parchment paper down, it could lift up and come into touch with the heating element due to the flowing air.

  4. Can I use foil in the air fryer?

    Foil-wrapped food is fine, but avoid using it to line the basket or grate—the holes allow air to circulate and cook the food evenly.

By : Diana Rattray

Homemade Irish Soda Bread In Air Fryer (Bread Soda)

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Homemade Irish Soda Bread In Air Fryer (Bread Soda)

Homemade Irish Soda Bread In Air Fryer (Bread Soda)

Simple Recipe for Soda Bread A straightforward recipe for handmade Irish soda bread fried in an air fryer using white flour, baking soda, buttermilk, salt, and sugar. This is a hearty, flavorful recipe for soda bread that has a slightly dense interior and a crusty, rustic outside. It’s not overly fluffy or dense, yet at the same time,
A straightforward recipe for handmade Irish soda bread fried in an air fryer using white flour, baking soda, buttermilk, salt, and sugar. This is a hearty, flavorful recipe for soda bread that has a slightly dense interior and a crusty, rustic outside. It is thicker than typical yeast-baked sandwich bread, yet it’s neither overly dense nor very fluffy. “Soda bread” refers to a loaf that is leavened without the use of yeast, using baking soda, sometimes known as “bicarbonate soda.”
it just needs only five  ingredients and doesn’t require kneading. The best thing is that it just takes 20 minutes to bake in the air fryer! Enjoy a slice with some jam or butter!
Recipe By:Nkechi Ajaeroh

 

REP TIME: Five minutes
TIME TO COOK: 20 minutes
Twenty-five minutes total
Yield: 6

Ingredients:

 

  1. Two cups of flour for all purposes
  2. One cup of buttermilk
  3. Two tsp sugar
  4. One-half teaspoon of baking soda
  5. A teaspoon or two of salt

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

  1. Step one: Add all the dry ingredients into a big bowl, and use a spatula to combine.
  2. Step two: Add the buttermilk to the dry, gently combine with the spatula and then use your hand to form it into a ball.
  3. Step three: Divide dough into two; form each into a round loaf.
  4. Step four: Spray air fryer basket and place dough in the air fryer; make a cross or score the top of the dough with X. This helps the dough bake faster and evenly. Milk wash the top of the bread by simply brushing with milk.
  5. Step five: Bake the dough for 20 minutes at 300 degrees and check for doneness with a toothpick insert. I typically do not turn the bread halfway; the score helps it perfectly cook without flipping. After baking, allow cooling before serving. Easily break this bread apart using the “farts,” (the cross).

 

NOTES:

 

  1. Do not over mix (overwork) the dough.
  2. I didn’t turn/flip the dough halfway through cooking.
  3. If you wish to store this homemade Irish bread for later, ensure not to allow it to dry out. This particular type of bread can quickly dry out.
  4. This recipe made two small loaves of soda bread. If you intend to bake a big loaf, the baking time and temperature may change. For the best result, use my exact ingredient measurements.
  5. When I was making this recipe, I didn’t have buttermilk, so I added a tablespoon of distilled white vinegar to a cup of milk. I shook it and warmed it up for 20 seconds in the microwave. It worked as buttermilk substitution.
  6. This recipe serves between 6 – 8 people as a snack or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

 

Serving Size 1 – 2 slices
Serves 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.8g 2%
Cholesterol 4.5mg 1%
Sodium 394.9mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 6.3g
Protein 5.6g 11%
  • Vitamin A2%
  • Calcium4%
  • Iron11%
  • Vitamin D5%
  • Magnesium3%
  • Potassium2%
  • Zinc4%
  • Phosphorus6%
  • Thiamin (B1)29%
  • Riboflavin (B2)21%
  • Niacin (B3)16%
  • Vitamin B62%
  • Folic Acid (B9)20%
  • Vitamin B12

Air Fryer Donuts

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Air Fryer Donuts

 

These Air Fryer Donuts are absolutely the best yeast risen doughnuts ever with a pillowy, soft texture and an easy to make tasty glaze. This recipe is perfect to make on a lazy weekend day. Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Air fried for just 3 minutes, this recipe is sure to become a treasure. This basic risen dough recipe works well with a variety of flavored donuts. Whether filled with jelly or cream, covered in cinnamon sugar, powder sugar, rolled in nuts, or glazed with a variety of icing recipes, this recipe is a kitchen staple.
Enjoy these fluffy, sweet, and heavenly donuts made with yeast risen dough, also known as fermented pâte in French. This dough is the key to most of the donuts (Dutch) sold today, so I decided to use it to make my own version of the delicious, heavenly soft pillows of donuts rolled in your favourite topping. Come eat them while they’re hot. I guarantee you won’t be able to stop at just one.
PREP TIME: 3 hours 
COOK TIME: 3 minutes 
TOTAL TIME: 3 hours  3 minutes 

Ingredients:

  1.  1 cup whole milk
  2. 3 cups bread flour
  3. 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon active dry yeast.
  4. Three room-temperature egg yolks
  5. one teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. two tablespoons granulated sugar
  7. one teaspoon salt
  8. one-half cup unsalted butter slightly melted

For The Glaze

  1. three cups powdered sugar
  2. four teaspoons vanilla extract
  3. three tablespoons milk
  4. one teaspoon salt

Topping with Cinnamon Sugar:

  1. ¾ cup granulated sugar
  2. 1 tsp ground cinnamon

 

INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Mix and incorporate. 1 tablespoon yeast with ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
  2. Add ¾ cup of bread flour and stir until smooth.
  3. Place a plastic wrap over it and leave it in a warm place for half an hour.
  4. The remaining ¼ cup milk (boiled to 110°F) and 1 tsp yeast should be combined in a bowl using a whisk, food processor, or mixer attachment. Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and yeast/flour mixture.
  5. Blend, chop, or whip until smooth.
  6. Add the salt, sugar, and one cup of bread flour. Stir for thirty seconds.
  7. Add the butter and stir for 30 seconds, or until combined.
  8. To continue, either use the food processor with the dough hook attachment or by hand, adding ¼ cup of bread flour at a time. Once the dough begins to pull away from the sides and come together, pulse or knead it.
  9. To continue, either use the food processor with the dough hook attachment or by hand, adding ¼ cup of bread flour at a time. Repeat with the flour mixture and pulse or knead until dough begins to pull away from the sides and comes together. At this point, it might take up to 2-2½ cups. I used roughly a half cup.
  10. It will be sticky but soft and wet. It must not be so sticky that rolling it out is impossible.
  11. Grease a big basin with butter very lightly.
    Place the dough in the bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and allow it to rise for half an hour in a warm place.
  12. Press down gently to release the air (degas).
  13. Recover and chill for a minimum of one hour and a maximum of twelve hours.
  14. Place two baking sheets on a liner, dust with flour, and set aside.
  15. Dust a spotless, level work surface with flour.
    Form dough into a ball. Dust the rolling pin and the dough’s surface with a little flour.
  16. Pat dough to a thickness of ½ inch.
  17. Cut 3-inch circles with a 1-inch circle in the centre (for the donut holes) using a donut cutter, then arrange the donuts 1-inch apart on baking pans that have been prepped.
  18. Give the dough 30 to 40 minutes, or until it doubles in size, to prove and rise in a warm place.

TIP:

When you gently touch a donut with your fingertip and it springs back slowly, the donut is ready. Dough needs extra time if it bounces back right away. Dough must be rerolled and proofed for 30 minutes if it does not spring back.
Set air fryer temperature to 350°F.

Air Fryer Chinese Pepper Steak

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Air Fryer Chinese Pepper Steak

Air Fryer Chinese Pepper Steak, Bell peppers, onions, thinly sliced beef, and a delicious, savoury sauce combine to create the meal known as Chinese pepper steak.

Do you enjoy pepper steak but detest the oily mess it leaves behind? You may now prepare this traditional meal in your air fryer! This is an easy dish that makes a tasty and nutritious meal. Furthermore, there isn’t much cleanup needed—just throw the wasted materials in the garbage and you’re done! Thus, prepare your air fryer and cook some pepper steak right now. You’re going to love it!

Prepared in ten minutes

Cooking Time: Fourteen minutes

Minutes: Twenty-four minutes in total

Four servings.

 

Ingredients For Air Fryer Chinese Pepper Steak:

  • 1 large bell pepper, red
  • 1 large bell pepper, green
  • 1 large bell pepper, yellow
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 pound flank steak, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 

Instructions For Air Fryer Chinese Pepper Steak:

  • First, cut your meat into thin slices on a large chopping board, going against the grain.
  • To a big plastic bag, add all of your meat, olive oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • To marinate, put the bag in the fridge for at least an hour. Although an hour will give you the greatest flavours, overnight is ideal.
  • When the steak is ready to cook, chop the onions and peppers and put them in the air fryer basket.
  • To evenly distribute the olive oil over the peppers and onions, add a few tablespoons and shake the basket. Put a timer on for ten minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the basket from your air fryer and shake it. After 4 more minutes, place the steak on top of the onions and peppers, and set the timer for 5 more minutes. Verify the steak’s doneness and cook it for a longer period of time if desired.

Serve Ideas for Air Fryer Pepper Steak
Are you trying to find a tasty and simple side dish to go with your pepper steak that you fried in the air fryer? Here are a few of my top picks:

  • Buttered Noodles
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • Rice

Nourishment:
Serving: One Gramme243 kcal of calories12g of carbohydrates28g of protein10g of fat Three grams of saturated fat1g of polyunsaturated fatUnsaturated 5g of fat68 mg of cholesterol1458 mg of sodiumPotassium: 733 mg3g of fibre7g of sugar3853 IU of vitamin A160 mg of vitamin C46 mg of calciumIron: 3 milligrams

Bloomin’ Apples

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Bloomin’ Apples

Inspired by the ever-popular bloomin’ onion, we created an equally entertaining dessert. These final bloomin’ apples may seem crazy, but they’re really very simple to make. Apples can brown quickly, so after slicing them, you’ll want to coat them with butter and pop them in the oven as soon as possible. Squeeze lemon juice all over the sliced side to stop it from browning, if you want to take your time. Making them in the air fryer is also a lot of fun!

components

  1. 4. tablespoons melted butter
  2. 1 tablespoon of dense brown sugar
  3. A tsp of sugar, grated
  4. 1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder
  5. Four apples
  6. Eight chewy caramel squares
  7. Breyers To serve, natural vanilla ice cream
  8. Caramel to pour over

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Beat butter, sugars, and cinnamon in a small basin.

Step 2: Cut off the top of each apple and scoop out the core with a teaspoon or melon baller. Cut the apple in two circles with a paring knife. On a cutting board, place the apple cut side down. Carefully cut it crosswise, being careful not to cut through the core.

Step 3: Place two caramel squares into each apple and drizzle the melted butter mixture over the top. Put the chopped apples in the air fryer’s basket. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350°.

Step 4: Drizzle with caramel and serve warm with ice cream.

air fryer gingerbread cake

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air fryer gingerbread cake

Recipe for air fryer gingerbread cake This air fryer gingerbread cake is the perfect choice for a simple yet elegant Christmas dessert. Your sweet craving will be satisfied by the cake’s crispy top and moist, delicious inside. It’s also quite quick to prepare, making it ideal for guests that arrive at the last minute!

 

This is a classic recipe for gingerbread. This air fryer recipe for homemade gingerbread cake turned out really great, and it’s a rich bread.

This is delicious when cut into squares and served with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a dash of ground cinnamon.

Spend 20 minutes preparing

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: Forty Minutes

Servings: Eight portions

Recipe By: Fork to spoon

 

 

Ingredients for air fryer gingerbread cake:

  • 2 1/2 cup of flour for all purposes
  • One tsp salt
  • One tsp baking soda
  • One tsp of ginger
  • One cup of molasses
  • One big egg
  • 1/4 cup of sugar, granulated
  • One cup of buttermilk
  • Three tablespoons of unsalted, melted butter

 

 

Instructions for air fryer gingerbread cake:

  • In a large mixing basin, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger.
  • The egg, molasses, sugar, buttermilk, and butter are then combined.
  • Stir thoroughly, making sure to scrape down the sides of the basin to incorporate all of the batter.
  • Apply some olive oil spray to your baking pan.
  • Transfer the mixture into the ready pan.
  • Place the pan inside the air fryer. And for 20 minutes, set the air fryer’s temperature to 320 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Check to see if it’s done after 20 minutes; if not, cook for a further 10 minutes. Your particular air fryer and the pan you use will dictate the precise timing. I suggest utilising a thinner pan to ensure complete cooking.
  • Arrange, present, and savour!

 

Supplies: Air Fryer, Baking Pan, Cooking Spray

Nutrition Facts for the Reicpe:
One serving is provided.354 kcal of calories 69g of carbohydrates 6g of protein 6g of fat Four grams of saturated fat1g of polyunsaturated fat2g of monounsaturated fat Trans Fat: 0.2 g38 mg of cholesterol 518 milligrams of sodium Potassium: 708 mg 1g of fibre 39g of sugar 214 IU of vitamin A Vitamin C: 0.01%132 milligrams of calcium Iron: 4 mg

 

Easy Snack top tomato slices with parmesan chees

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Easy Snack top tomato slices with parmesan chees
Easy Snack – top tomato slices with parmesan cheese (or mozzarella) and put in your air fryer. It’s like a crustless, low-carb pizza and so good.
Roasted tomatoes are the ideal summertime appetiser or side dish when topped with mozzarella, parmesan, and basil. Thanks to the air fryer, you may enjoy this meal not only in the summer but throughout the year!

INGREDIENTS:

  1. 1 tomato large
  2. 2 teaspoons olive oil
  3. ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  4. salt
  5. pepper
  6. ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  7. basil leaves optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Slice your tomato into thick slices. Spread the slices out on a cutting board.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil over the slices. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grate the parmesan cheese, then top the tomato slices with the cheese. Carefully add the tomato slices to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Cook at 380 degrees F for 10 minutes, checking frequently for doneness. Remove from the air fryer and top with fresh basil leaves.

Can you roast tomatoes in the oven?

Looking for easy oven instructions for roasting tomatoes? Here’s how!

  1. Preheat the oven to 450F/230C.
  2. Prepare the tomatoes as previously explained.
  3. Place tomatoes on a baking sheet or dish. Roast in the oven for 10-20 minutes, or until they are cooked to your liking.

Can you roast tomatoes on the grill?

Try roasting the tomatoes on the grill in the summer breeze. Here are easy step-by-step instructions.

  1. Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
  2. Prepare the tomatoes as previously explained.
  3. Place the tomatoes, cut side up, on the grill for about 4 minutes. Flip and grill the other side for an additional 2-4 minutes, or until roasted to your liking.

How long are roasted tomatoes good for?

The roasted tomatoes will best if served fresh out of the air fryer. But, like most foods, will last for 3 to 5 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze cooked tomatoes for up to a year in the freezer.