Juicy tomatoes are such a wonder. Be it Roma tomatoes or globe, grape tomatoes or, heirloom tomatoes, Campari tomatoes or plum tomatoes. Each variety has a slightly different flavour, sweetness and amount of juice. 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. When you want a quick side dish or topping, air fryer tomatoes are a simple option. The tomatoes soften, their flavour becomes more concentrated, and you only need basic seasoning.
Roasting tomato slices in my ninja foodi air fryer transforms fresh tomatoes into something special! The tomatoes soften and concentrate in flavour as they roast. 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.
These warm roasted tomatoes work well as a simple snack, side dish or topping. The tomatoes soften as they cook, and you can season them simply with oil, salt, pepper and dried herbs. Add garlic only if you like a stronger flavour.
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Ingredients
- Tomatoes
- Oil
- Ground spices or dried herbs of your choice, such as paprika, oregano or thyme
- 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.
- Wash beefsteak tomatoes to remove any dirt.
2. Slice them evenly into halves.
3. Brush oil and spices on tomatoes and add some salt so that those juices flow!
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
5. Air fry them for 8-9 minutes at 160 C | 320 F.
6.Serve hot.
Instructions for air fryer cherry tomatoes
- Toss the sliced cherry tomatoes with olive oil, dried herbs and salt
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
3. Once they cooked ,take them out slowly from the airfryer and serve warm.
Easy pasta sauce using your airfryer roasted cherry tomatoes
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 and serve your pasta dishes with or without cheese immediately.
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
Serve the tomatoes soon after air frying, while they are warm and juicy. They soften as they sit, so they are best made just before serving.
FAQ
Yes. Cherry and grape tomatoes both work well; keep them in a single layer and check early because smaller tomatoes can soften quickly.
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Air fryer cherry tomatoes recipe | air fryer tomatoes recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer
- brush
- knife and a chopping board
Ingredients
- 250 gms tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp. olive oil for the tomatoes
- 1 tbsp. oregano and thyme
- salt as per taste
Optional: for pasta with the roasted tomatoes
- 100 gms raw pasta macaroni, penne or any pasta of your choice; 100 g raw pasta for sauce made with 250 g tomatoes
- oil as needed for the pasta sauce
- paprika to taste, for the pasta sauce
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes evenly into halves.
- Season with oregano, thyme and salt, then brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 160°C | 320°F for 5 minutes.
- Air fry the tomatoes for 8-9 minutes. Serve hot.
For roasted tomato pasta sauce
- For a chunky pasta sauce, blend the roasted tomatoes coarsely at low speed.
How to make the pasta
- Cook the pasta until al dente according to the packet directions and drain it.
- Heat a little oil in a pan, add the roasted tomato sauce, paprika and salt to taste.
- Add the al-dente pasta and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve hot.
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
Pamela says
Looking forward to trying your recipes. They look delicious.