These air-fryer roasted tomatoes are a versatile, healthy side. Serve them alongside bread and cheese, toss them into pasta or on pizza, or use them as the base for a simple tomato soup or sauce.
Roasting tomatoes in an air fryer is a fast, effective way to concentrate their flavor and bring out natural sweetness. It’s an excellent solution for tomatoes that are perfectly safe to eat but a little past their peak.
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Why you’ll love these air fryer roasted tomatoes:
- Easy clean-up — roast the tomatoes in an oven-safe dish so the air fryer basket stays clean.
- Minimal ingredients — just fresh tomatoes, a little oil, salt, and seasoning.
- Quick prep and cook — about 5 minutes of prep and under 25 minutes total.
- Reduces waste — perfect for tomatoes that are soft or slightly wrinkled.
What you’ll need
Ingredients:
Tomatoes: Any variety works — roma, campari, grape, cherry, or large slicing tomatoes. Choose ripe fruit for the best flavor.
Italian seasoning: A classic choice here; swap for garlic powder, herbes de Provence, or your favorite blend. Add fresh basil or oregano at the end if desired.
Salt: Use sea, kosher, or table salt to taste. Salt enhances the tomatoes’ natural sweetness.
Oil: Olive or avocado oil are ideal for flavor, but neutral oils like canola or vegetable oil work fine.
Equipment:
An air fryer plus an oven-safe baking dish that fits inside the air fryer basket. A spatula, knife, and cutting board will also be useful unless you’re roasting small whole tomatoes.
How to make air fryer roasted tomatoes
Step 1: Prepare the tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into fairly even pieces so they cook uniformly. Small plum or cherry tomatoes can be halved; campari or roma tomatoes quarter nicely; larger tomatoes can be cut into thicker wedges. Place the pieces in an oven-safe dish that fits in your air fryer.
Step 2: Season
Drizzle the tomatoes with oil, sprinkle with salt and Italian seasoning, then toss gently to coat evenly.
Step 3: Roast
Place the baking dish in the air fryer basket. Roast at 350°F (about 175°C) for 18–20 minutes. Pause at roughly the 10-minute mark to stir so the tomatoes brown evenly. There’s no need to preheat the air fryer.
Serve the roasted tomatoes warm as a side or appetizer with bread and cheese. They’re also excellent tossed with pasta, spooned over pizza, or blended into soup or sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days, or freeze for longer storage — leave a little headspace since liquids can expand when frozen.
FAQ
Yes. In a conventional oven, roast the tomatoes at 350°F but allow an extra 10–20 minutes depending on batch size and how concentrated you want them.
Try a splash of balsamic vinegar, a pinch of red pepper flakes, minced garlic, or fresh herbs added near the end of cooking for bright flavor.
Tomatoes naturally release water when cooked. This method yields a saucy result rather than fully dehydrated, sun-dried tomatoes. For drier tomatoes, roast in a single layer for longer in the oven where you have more space.
Use them as a chunky pizza or pasta sauce, as a topping for bruschetta, or simply spoon them over grilled bread with mozzarella and a drizzle of balsamic.
Recipe
Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes
Anne Aslanides
5 mins
18 mins
23 mins
Condiment, Side Dish
Italian, Mediterranean
4
73 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and cut the tomatoes into sections about an inch thick (adjust size by tomato type).
- Place tomatoes in an oven-safe dish, add oil, seasoning, and salt, and toss to coat.
- Cook at 350°F for 18–20 minutes in the air fryer, stirring about halfway through. No preheat required.
Notes
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 302 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 6 g
Nutrition information is an estimate. Use your preferred calculator with your exact ingredients for best accuracy.