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Air Fryer Cherry Tomatoes

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Air fryer cherry tomatoes are versatile to eat and don't heat up the kitchen when you cook them. They're saucy and flavorful while being oil-free. It takes just 10 minutes to air fry them. Wonderful stirred into pasta or polenta, on bruschetta or crostini, over hummus, the list goes on!

Cherry tomatoes roasted in an air fryer gathered in a white bowl on a marble counter.

This is one of those recipes I will have on repeat every time cherry tomato season rolls around. In just 15 minutes, we have saucy goodness that we can do all sorts of things with!

I love the versatility of this recipe. It's a quick and easy way to make saucy tomatoes without standing over a stove. They can be added to anything you'd like tomatoes in. Air frying really brings out the flavors, roasting them so that their sugary juices start to caramelize.

When it's tomato season, it's also tomatillo season. This recipe is similar to my Roasted Tomatillos, also very delicious.

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  • Equipment
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Ingredients

This is a one-ingredient recipe, unless you'd like to add more.

Mixed cherry tomatoes in a cardboard container on a marble surface.

All you need are cherry tomatoes, any variety or a mix.

A pint box of cherry tomatoes and a head of garlic on a marble surface.

If you'd like, you can add garlic. I usually do!

Cherry tomatoes: I actually like using a mix because some are on the sweeter side, others more tart. That said, you can use any variety you'd like. No cherry tomatoes? Use roma or any other tomatoes instead, chopped to approximate the size of sliced cherry tomatoes.

Optional additions

Garlic: The cherry tomatoes are amazing all on their own, full of flavor. Yet I will usually be adding the garlic. It cooks just right in the juices of the tomatoes and really takes them up a notch.

Salt: I highly recommend flake salt for this recipe. I usually use table salt, since I need the iodine that it contains. Flake salt doesn't have iodine, but for this recipe the flavor really is worth skipping the iodine this once! Can you get away without using any salt? Yes! The tomatoes have a lot of flavor without salt.

If you want to skip the salt but enhance the flavors further, try adding a squeeze of lemon or a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Fresh rosemary sprigs: Adding a few sprigs to the pan gives you a new delicious variation.

Fresh basil: Delicious sprinkled over the top once cooked.

Maple syrup: If your tomatoes turn out too tart, stir in a touch of maple syrup. Also helpful with a splash of water if your tomatoes don't get very juicy in the cooking process.

See recipe card for quantities.

Equipment

Here's what you'll need to make this simple recipe.

An air fryer: This will cook the fastest without heating up your whole kitchen. If you don't have one, a toaster oven or standard oven can be used. Those options will have different cook times, likely requiring a bit more.

Roasting pan: Since the cherry tomatoes get juicy as they cook and could drip in an air fryer tray, we aren't using one. Instead, use a solid pan that is safe for the air fryer. There are other oven-safe containers beyond a roasting pan that can withstand heat up to at least 400 degrees F.

Knife and cutting board: small versions will work ok. We're just slicing cherry tomatoes and maybe chopping garlic.

Instructions

This is a very simple recipe with big flavors.

Cherry tomatoes being sliced on a wood cutting board.

Wash and remove any stems, then slice the cherry tomatoes and add them to the roasting pan in a single layer.

Cherry tomatoes and coarse chopped garlic on a wooden cutting board next to sliced cherry tomatoes in a roasting pan.

If using garlic, coarsely chop it. Rosemary sprigs (not shown) could also be added to the pan.

Sliced cherry tomatoes and chopped garlic in a roasting pan ready to air fry.

Add the garlic to the pan.

A hand quickly moving sliced cherry tomatoes and chopped garlic in a pan.

Make sure the tomatoes are in a single layer, then cook them in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Roasted cherry tomatoes in a roasting pan.

Air fryer cherry tomatoes that are juicy.

Cherry tomatoes and garlic that have been roasted in an air fryer in a roasting pan.

Air fryer cherry tomatoes with garlic, not so juicy. In this case, add a splash of water and touch of maple syrup to the pan and stir to loosen the juice from the pan.

Tip

Can be eaten hot or cold! Add a touch of maple syrup if you find your cooked cherry tomatoes are too tart.

Serving

These cherry tomatoes can be enjoyed in so many ways! You can eat them hot or cold. They're fantastic over dips like hummus, stirred into pasta or polenta, as a topping on a salad or crostini - enjoy however you'd like!

Storage

Store in a sealed refrigerated container for up to a few days.

FAQ

How can cherry tomatoes be roasted in an air fryer?

Instead of using an air fryer tray, we're using an oven safe dish or roasting pan so that the tomatoes don't drip through an air fryer tray. I use my air fryer setting even though I'm using a different pan. Just make sure your pan is safe to use in an air fryer up to at least 400 degrees.

Air fryer cherry tomatoes and fresh basil on a plated bruschetta.
Air fryer cherry tomatoes over hummus in a large bowl of roast potatoes and kale.
Air fryer cherry tomatoes stirred into pasta with fresh basil.

Related

Looking for more air fryer recipes? Try these:

  • Roasted Tomatillos, Oil-Free
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    Air Fryer Potato Slices (oil-free)
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    Oil-free Air Fryer French Fries
  • Toasted polenta rounds filling a large plate, surrounded by shredded kale, chopped red onion, and bowls of vegan chili.
    Toasted Polenta Rounds (air fryer or oven)

Pairing

These are delicious with the cherry tomatoes:

  • Smooth, creamy hummus topped with balsamic glaze and surrounded by bright, colorful veggies and flax crackers
    Best Oil-Free Hummus in 5 Minutes
  • parsley surrounding a platter of radicchio leaves filled with hummus
    Hummus Lettuce Wraps with Crispy Chickpeas
  • A ramekin of smoky hemp heart seasoning
    Smoky Hemp Heart Seasoning Mix
  • Dairy-free parmesan cheese sprinkles in a small bowl surrounded by large salads.
    Vegan Parmesan Sprinkles

The Recipe

Bruschetta on a handmade plate topped with air fryer cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.

Air Fryer Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Air fryer cherry tomatoes are versatile to eat and don't heat up the kitchen when you cook them. They're saucy and flavorful while being oil-free. Wonderful stirred into pasta or polenta, on bruschetta or crostini, over hummus, the list goes on!
Plant Diversity: Striving for 30 different plants per week for optimal gut health.
The number of plants in this recipe: At least 1 plant
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Sauce, Side Dish, Snack, Topping
Cuisine: American, Italian, South American
Lifestyle: Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Fiber: 0.91g
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Equipment

  • knife and cutting board small ok
  • roasting pan or other that can withstand 400 degrees
  • air fryer or toaster oven or standard oven

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Optional Additions

  • 2 tablespoons garlic coarsely chopped
  • rosemary a few sprigs
  • ¼ teaspoon flake salt or other salt

Optional Topping

  • fresh basil a few sprigs
  • maple syrup just a touch if too tart
  • lemon a squeeze
  • balsamic vinegar a splash

Instructions

  • After washing the cherry tomatoes, remove any stems and slice them in half.
  • Set the air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • To the roasting pan, add the rosemary sprigs (if using) to the middle of the pan before adding the other ingredients.
    Add the sliced cherry tomatoes in an even layer.
    If using garlic, sprinkle it into the pan.
    Move the ingredients around if necessary to ensure even distribution. It's best if the cherry tomatoes are on top of the rosemary sprigs.
  • When the air fryer is ready, place the roasting pan on a rack that supports the pan in the suggested air fryer placement and air fry for 10 minutes.
  • Once finished, remove any rosemary sprigs. Sprinkle with the salt, if desired.
  • Enjoy immediately any way you'd like, such as over bruschetta, crostini, pasta, hummus, or simply on it's own. Can be eaten hot or cold.
  • Store in an sealed refrigerated container for up to a few days.

Notes

If using a toaster oven or standard oven, cook times may vary and will likely be longer. Check after 10 minutes, then every few minutes until the tomatoes are soft and roasted-looking.
Some cherry tomatoes are juicier than others. Once cooked, if yours don't look very juicy or the juice has cooked into the pan, stir a splash of water and a touch of maple syrup in the pan to loosen and combine the cooked-on juices.

Rough Nutrition Estimate provided by WPRM (based on generic ingredients and limited specification options)

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
27.25
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.15
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.06
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.02
g
Sodium
 
159.03
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
273.95
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.07
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.91
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2.98
g
3
%
Protein
 
1.38
g
3
%
Vitamin A
 
578.82
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
28.22
mg
34
%
Calcium
 
20.34
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.87
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Food safety

See guidelines at USDA.gov.

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