20-Minute Air Fryer Roasted Roma Tomatoes (2024)

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Roasted Roma tomatoes are my favorite ingredient to add to nearly any recipe that calls for a stew or pasta. Especially summer recipes!

The combinations of sweet, savory, smokiness, umami, and flavor, bring any dish to the next level.All from Roma tomatoes.

Speaking of summer recipes, if you’re in the mood for more summer-appropriate dishes, check out ourchilled rigatoni with avocado sauce,chickpea salad sandwich, anddairy-free potato salad.

If you have a surplus of Roma tomatoes (um, I am in the market of accepting free Roma tomatoes) this is a great way to use them up. Similar topesto, roasted tomatoes can also be jarred and stored for later use.

I recently purchasedan air fryerand I have been obsessed with it. Making everything from quickly roasted broccoli to crispy tofu. It cuts down the cooking time for many dishes. Additionally, I don’t have to heat up my entire kitchen with a cranked-on oven.

Looks like I have a new cooking assistant forsummertime meals.Because let me tell you - turning on the oven in the middle of the heatwave is not worth it. Especially when air conditioning isn’t an option like it was in my former apartment for many years.

I noped out of that apartment when the lease was done and got an air-fryer. Making some strides here.

Why You’ll Love This

• These air fryer roasted tomatoes only take 20 minutes to make. Additionally, you don’t need any special ingredients - just tomatoes, someolive oil,and a bit of salt. However, you can take it to the next level and add other fragrantherbsand base vegetables, like garlic.
• If you’re in need of fire-roasted tomatoes in a recipe, but don’t have a can of the stuff hanging around, you can just pop a few Roma tomatoes into an air fryer. It’s a great substitute and fresh is always nicer than canned.
• According to Healthline,roasted tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. And in 100 grams, you’re just looking at 18 calories.

Pair this sauce with lentil meatballs or protein-packed tofu meatballs.

If you're looking for more tomato-based recipes, check out our Lemon Garlic Spaghetti with Asparagus, Lentil Potato Stew, and Tomato Basil Soup.

Recipe FAQs

Do I Need To De-Seed Tomatoes

De-seeding tomatoesis a personal preference that won’t significantly change the outcome of your roasted tomatoes.

I like to leave the seeds alone for a few reasons:

1. It eliminates that extra prep step.
2. I am reducing food waste. However, if your Roma tomatoes come with stems, they need to be removed.
3. I am using every part of the tomato (seeds + skin), bringing me all of their health benefits.

How To Crush Roasted Tomatoes

If you’re making a sauce out of the roasted tomatoes, you’ll want to break them down.

The tomatoes can be crushed with awooden spoonor even the back of a fork. A blender can also help with turning the tomatoes into a puree. If you’re using ablender, it’ll just need to blend for a few seconds.

How To Store

Roasted tomatoes can be stored in the refrigerator in anair-tight container,reusable silicone bag, ormason jarfor up to 5-7 days.

Additionally, they may be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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