Air Fryer Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

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

5 from 1 vote

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!

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The number of plants in this recipe: At least 1 plant

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Sauce, Side Dish, Snack, Topping

Cuisine: American, Italian, South American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 27.25kcal

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.

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