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    air fried cherry tomatoes | airfried roasted tomatoes

    10th October 2022 by bhavana bhatia 1 Comment

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    Juicy tomatoes are such a wonder. Be it Roma tomatoes or globe, grape tomatoes or, heirloom tomatoes, Campari tomatoes or plum tomatoes. Each is a powerhouse of vitamin C and has a unique flavor. Whether you call it a fruit or a vegetable, it is something you can never live without. Be it a curry paste , tomato soup or as a pizza topping. Tomatoes making everything saucy and can be used in endless ways literally! Another great idea to use your ripe tomatoes is making a delicious tomato sauce, chutney or a pickle. All these ideas take time. However, if you are looking for something with low cooking time, air fryer tomatoes is just the thing for you. Simple ingredients yet taste goes to whole new level. This delicious appetizer is one of my favorite ways to use tomatoes.

    Roasting tomato slices in my ninja foodi air fryer transforms fresh tomatoes into something special! It is low in calories , vegan and gluten-free. Yes, you do not need cheese in all starters. You can use the airfryer to cook different vegetables such as air fryer brussel sprouts, air fryer potatoes, air fryer asparagus, air fryer corn, air fryer zucchini , air fryer yellow squash, air fryer red sweet potato, air fryer sweet potato ,air fryer whole cauliflower, air fryer okra, air fryer mushrooms, air fryer beans, air fryer whole mushrooms.

    air fryer fried tomatoes
    air fryer roasted tomatoes

    This is a great snack especially when you want to eat snacks and still watch your weight. Tomatoes just melt into your mouth when warm. Roasting cherry tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil and fresh garlic gives it a great flavor.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions for air fryer tomatoes
    • Instructions for air fryer cherry tomatoes
    • Air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes pasta sauce.
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related links
    • Air fryer cherry tomatoes recipe | air fryer tomatoes recipe
    • Food safety

    Ingredients

    • Tomatoes
    • Oil
    • Ground spices of your choice.
    • Salt and black pepper as per taste

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions for air fryer tomatoes

    Learn to make this easy recipe in simple steps.

    1. Wash beefsteak tomatoes to remove any dirt.
    air fryer roasted tomatoes step 1

    2. Slice them evenly into halves.

    air fryer roasted tomatoes step 2

    3. Brush oil and spices on tomatoes and add some salt so that those juices flow!

    air fryer roasted tomatoes step 3

    4. Preheat the air fryer at 160 C | 320 F for 5 minutes. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket or air fryer tray.

    Hint: Always remove scraps from prior usage for best results

    air fryer roasted tomatoes step 4

    5. Air fry them for 8-9 minutes at 160 C | 320 F.

    air fryer roasted tomatoes step 5

    6.Serve hot.

    fried tomatoes in air fryer
    grilled tomatoes

    Instructions for air fryer cherry tomatoes

    1. Toss the sliced cherry tomatoes with olive oil, dried herbs and salt
    air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes step 1

    2. Place them in the air fryer basket,in a preheated air fryer at( 160C/320F for 5 minutes),cook the tomatoes for 8-10 minutes

    air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes step 2

    3. Once they cooked ,take them out slowly from the airfryer and serve warm.

    air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes step 3

    Air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes pasta sauce.

    Once you have roasted the tomatoes in the airfryer, you can blend them coarsely at a slow speed for a chunky pasta sauce.

    Roasted cherry tomatoes pasta sauce step 1

    Start cooking the pasta sauce with little oil ,add paprika and salt.

    roasted cherry tomatoes pasta sauce step 2

    Add cooked pasta to sauce, cook for 8-10 minutes on low flame. Turn off the heat and serve your pasta dishes with or without cheese immediately.

    Roasted cherry tomatoes pasta sauce step 3

    Substitutions

    You can use any spices of your choice to give your roasted tomatoes in air fryer, a different twist. Use oregano, thyme, Cajun, Moroccan spice or 5 spices as you like. You can enhance the flavor of the tomatoes with sprinkle of fresh herbs like coriander leaves and mint. These cut tomatoes are also a great addition to your cheese sandwiches later.

    Variations

    Use a local firm variety to make this recipe. You can also make them with green tomatoes or make air fryer cherry tomatoes for kids. This easy side dish can be customized according into different recipes, by the simple addition of different spices.

    • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes if you like your meals spicy.
    • Kid friendly - add grated goat cheese or crumbled feta cheese whether you like it vegetarian.
    • You can also use thyme, oregano or mixed Italian seasoning or Indian spices of your choice.

    You can grill onion, garlic powder, fresh basil with tomatoes for the flavorful pasta sauce later if they are left over. Add them as it is to a cold summer pasta salad.

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Oil spray/Brush

    Storage

    Eat fresh for best results. You can always slice larger tomatoes before hand and store them in an airtight container. Air fry and consume immediately. If there are leftovers, you can air fry them for 1-2 minutes before you consume.

    Top tip

    air fry tomatoes and eat them as soon as they are done! Let those juices flow.. ?YUM 🙂

    FAQ

    Are tomatoes good for you?

    Yes, they help fight cancer. Have anti-oxidants + vitamin C too.

    Related links

    • Tomato pickle
    • Mini samosa (Air Fry/Bake/Fry)
    • Air fryer Pizza toast| Air fried pizza toast
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    • Air fried Potato Curly fries | Air fryer Aloo lachha
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    air fryer roasted cherry tomatoes step 3
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    Air fryer cherry tomatoes recipe | air fryer tomatoes recipe

    Weight loss goals, no problem! Learn to make this easy air fryer roasted tomatoes for a melt-into-mouth snack.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fried tomatoes, air fryer tomatoes, roast tomatoes air fryer
    Servings: 2
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • brush
    • knife and a chopping board

    Ingredients

    • 250 gms tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 tbsp. oregano and thyme
    • salt as per taste

    For making pasta with grilled tomatoes

    • 100 gms raw pasta macaroni, penne or any pasta of your choice. 100gm raw pasta for sauce made with 250gm tomatoes.

    Instructions

    • Slice tomatoes evenly into halves.
    • Sprinkle spices and salt and brush oil over it.
    • Preheat the air fryer to 160C| 355 F for 5 mins.
    • Air fry the tomatoes for 8-9 minutes. Serve hot.

    For grilled tomatoes pasta sauce

    • Once you have roasted the tomatoes in the airfryer, you can blend them coarsely at a slow speed for a chunky pasta sauce.
    • Start cooking the pasta sauce with little oil ,add paprika and salt.
    • Add cooked pasta to sauce, cook for 8-10 minutes on low flame.Turn off the heat.

    Food safety

    • Always reheat before consumption if storing for longer time.
    • Do not leave the food unattended.
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods

    Conclusion: air frying seasoned cherry tomatoes transforms them into a perfect side dish 

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    1. Pamela says

      October 17, 2022 at 3:18 pm

      Looking forward to trying your recipes. They look delicious.

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