Cherry Tomatoes
Vegetables·beginner

Cherry Tomatoes

Yield
Prep
Total
2 cups
2m
10m
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Air frying cherry tomatoes intensifies their sweetness and makes them burst with flavor. It's quick, easy, and requires minimal effort for a side dish or snack. This recipe uses just a handful of ingredients and takes only minutes in the air fryer.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced (optional)
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Steps

  1. 01Wash and dry the tomatoes. Leave them whole.
  2. 02Toss with oil and seasoning.
  3. 03Ready for the air fryer.
  4. 04Some will burst during cooking. That's correct. The juices caramelize and concentrate the flavor.
Don't cut them in half. Whole tomatoes hold their juice inside until they burst from the heat, which concentrates the flavor inside the tomato. Halved tomatoes release their juice immediately and you end up with dried-out tomato skins. The burst is a feature, not a bug.
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How to Air Fry It

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
400°F
8m
2m
No
  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 02Wash and thoroughly dry the cherry tomatoes.
  3. 03Toss gently with a small amount of olive oil and seasonings.
  4. 04Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. 05Cook for 8 minutes until the skins blister and pop slightly.
  6. 06Carefully remove them as they will be extremely hot and delicate.
  7. 07Serve immediately or let cool slightly before adding to salads.

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