These air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes are air fried for 5 minutes with olive oil, salt, and Italian herbs. They have a deep flavor, sweet, and slightly tangy taste. Try them on toast, tossed in pasta, or as a pizza topping.
Looking for more air fryer roasted veggies? Try our air fryer-roasted Brussels sprouts, air fryer-roasted beets, or air-fryer roasted carrots and potatoes.
I always have cherry tomatoes in my fridge, that's how much I love them. Cherry tomatoes have the best flavor out of all store-bought tomatoes. I used to eat tomatoes only from the garden in Ukraine, so I am very picky about my tomatoes.
When cherry tomatoes start getting wrinkly or do not have much flavor - it's time to roast them in the air fryer.
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Why I love this recipe
- Great way to use up the tomatoes that are about to start going bad.
- Versatile - you can toss them in pasta, spread on toast, add them to omelets, or as a pizza topping.
- Takes very little time and effort. You can cook them as quickly as in 5 minutes.
Ingredients needed
For the full recipe card and ingredient quantities, see the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Cherry tomatoes. You can use red, yellow or both.
- Olive oil. It is perfect for roasting the tomatoes.
- Spices. I used an Italian herb mix (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage).
- Salt and black pepper. To taste.
How to roast tomatoes in air fryer
Wash and dry the tomatoes well. Now, decide if want to roast them whole or halved.
In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, salt and seasoning.
Add whole or halved tomatoes and toss them well.
Add the tomatoes to the air fryer basket and air fry them for about 6 minutes at 390°F. If you like them more caramelized, cook them for about 7-8 minutes.
Air frying whole cherry tomatoes: keep more moisture inside, resulting in juicy, burst-in-your-mouth tomatoes. The flavor is less concentrated but they hold their shape better.
Air frying halved cherry tomatoes: more caramelized with a deeper flavor. They will be drier, with a more intense flavor, and the cut side will get charred.
Nataliia's recipe tips
- For slightly blistered tomatoes, air fry for about 3-6 minutes, if you like them burst and caramelized cook them for 7-8 minutes.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Seasoning will stick better to halved tomatoes, but whole cones come out juicier.
- Italian herbs are my favorite to use here, but you can go as simple as salt and black pepper.
- You can store roasted tomatoes in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Uses for roasted cherry tomatoes
You can serve them as a simple side dish with baked chicken, pork chops
, salmon fillets, and eggs. Or try incorporating them into other dishes for extra flavor. Below are my favorite ideas:
- Pasta. Mix air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes (halved or whole) with cooked pasta, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil. Serve it with grated Parmesan.
- Bruschetta. Spread roasted cherry tomatoes on toasted baguette slices with some goat cheese. Drizzle it with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Salads. I love adding them to grain salads (like quinoa, buckwheat, barley).
- Pizza or Flatbreads. Use them as a topping for your pizzas or flatbreads.
- Sandwiches. Add roasted cherry tomatoes to your sandwiches or paninis with fresh mozzarella, turkey, pesto, or avocado.
- Topping for Eggs (my favorite since childhood) and toasts. Spoon them over scrambled eggs, or avocado toast for breakfast.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Equipment
- Air fryer
- 1 medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes , washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon salt , too taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes in half or use whole cherry tomatoes. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil , 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper .
- Add halved or whole tomatoes in to the bowl and toss them well.
- Arrange the tomatoes in a preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. If cooking halved tomatoes, place them with the cut side down.
- Air fry cherry tomatoes for 5-6 minutes at 390°F for juicy tomatoes or for 7-8 minutes for caramelized. No flipping or tossing required.
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