Air Fryer Roma Tomatoes

Name: Air Fryer Roma Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 roma tomatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; Pinch of black pepper; Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

Roma tomatoes roast fast in the air fryer and turn jammy at the edges. Halve, toss with olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper, then cook skin side down at 370°F for about fifteen minutes. Eat on their own, over pasta, with garlic bread, or blend into sauce and soup.

20 min total
370°F / 188°C
2 servings
5 min prep

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Skin side down

Placing the cut face up keeps the flesh from sticking while the skin protects the shape.

Plum tomatoes hold up

Romas have less water than beefsteaks, so they roast instead of collapsing into mush.

Lift gently

Roasted halves are soft. A thin spatula helps them leave the basket in one piece.

Air Fryer Roma Tomatoes

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · Total 20 min · 2 servings

Air Fryer370°F / 188°C

Basket time15 min

Flip / shakesee steps

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Six halves from three tomatoes fit most baskets in one layer skin side down.

Basket liner (optional). Air fryer paper basket liners are optional. They catch drips and make cleanup easier. Use the molded type that fits your basket; air flows around the sides. Never cover the whole basket floor with solid foil.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Prep

Halve the tomatoes and add to a bowl with olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes if using. Toss gently to coat.
Halved roma tomatoes tossed with olive oil and oregano

Roast

Arrange tomato halves skin side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 15 minutes until blistered and jammy.
Roasted roma tomatoes in the air fryer basket
Remove carefully and serve over pasta, with crusty bread, or blend into sauce.