If you haven't already, you need to learn how to roast garlic perfectly in your oven or air fryer.
Not only is it super easy, roasted garlic is an ingredient that adds a tone of flavor to many recipes including dips. In this post, I'll show how to do it plus tips and tricks to getting the process right every time.
So if you're looking to add a deep garlic flavor to your meals, this is the only secret you need!
Roasted garlic recipe
Roasted garlic is a versatile ingredient that brings a rich, sweet, and mellow flavor to a variety of dishes.
Whether you’re making a roasted garlic aioli sauce, a garlic butter sauce for meats, adding it to a homemade sauce for garlic Parmesan chicken pasta or simply spreading it on bread, roasted garlic is a good to have ingredient in any kitchen.
Recipe Highlights
Roasting garlic transforms its sharp raw taste into a sweet, nutty flavor that complements a wide range of dishes.
Garlic is packed with antioxidants and nutrients, making it a delicious way to boost your immune system.
Versatility: From adding depth to soups and sauces to making a roasted garlic aioli sauce, roasted garlic can be used in numerous recipes.
Ease of Preparation: Whether you choose oven-roasted garlic or air fryer garlic, the process is straightforward and requires minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- Garlic
- Oil
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How to roast garlic
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In the Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) Slice off the top of the Garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Place in a piece of foil, drizzle oil over the bulbs then wrap in the foil before placing the foil packet on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 mins. Let it cool before pressing out the cloves and using in your desired recipe.
In the Air fryer
Drizzle oil over the garlic bulbs. Wrap each bulb individually in foil before air frying at 380°F for 22 to 25 mins.
How to use roasted garlic
Spreads and Dips: Mix into butter for a flavorful spread or blend into hummus for added depth.
Sauces: Incorporate into pasta sauces, like a roasted garlic sauce, for an extra layer of flavor.
Cooking: Use it as a base for soups, stews, or even mashed potatoes .
Storage
In the Fridge: Store roasted garlic cloves in an airtight container for up to a week.
In the Freezer: Freeze roasted garlic in small portions for up to three months. Simply thaw and use as needed.
Helpful Tips
- You can season the bulbs lightly with salt and pepper before baking especially if you intent to use it as a spread for bread or to make dips like roasted garlic aioli.
- If using the air fryer, wrap the bulbs individually.
- Start checking at the 35 mins mark when cooking in the oven. It will give you an idea on how much time you need to get to your desired level of caramelization.
FAQs
Yes, but it may not caramelize as well. A light drizzle of oil helps achieve the best texture and flavor.
Typically, it takes about 40 minutes at 400°F, but start checking for softness and caramelization at 35 mins.
Absolutely! Air fryer garlic can be ready in as little as 25 minutes at 380°F. Be sure to wrap the garlic bulbs individually in foil.
You do not need to season the garlic before roasting. Depending on what you need it for, seasoning slightly with salt and black pepper will be beneficial to get the flavors rolling.
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Roasting garlic is an easy way to enhance your recipes. Whether you’re making a roasted garlic sauce recipe or garlic bread follow these tips and enjoy the delicious, versatile flavors of roasted garlic in your next meal.
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How to roast garlic
Ingredients
- 3 bulbs Garlic
- 3 Tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
How to roast garlic in the oven
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Slice off the top of each bulb to expose the cloves.
- Place bulbs sliced part up on a piece of foil large enough to wrap them.
- Drizzle oil over the top of the bulbs
- Wrap the bulbs in the foil, place in a baking sheet then bake for about 40 to 45 mins in the preheated oven until tender and caramelized to your liking. Start checking at the 35 mins mark.
- When it's cooked to your liking. Remove from the oven, let it cool then unwrap. Press out the bulbs and use in your recipes.
Air fryer method
- Wrap garlic bulbs individually.
- Place wrapped garlic bulbs in the air fryer basket and air fry at 380°F for 22 to 25 mins.
- Let it cool before opening and pressing out the cloves.
Notes
- You can season the bulbs lightly with salt and pepper before baking especially if you intent to use it as a spread for bread or to make dips like roasted garlic aioli.
- If using the air fryer, wrap the bulbs individually.
- Start checking at the 35 mins mark when cooking in the oven. It will give you an idea on how much time you need to get to your desired level of caramelization.
