Air Fryer Confit Cherry Tomatoes
Transform simple cherry tomatoes into a sweet, jammy delicacy using your air fryer. This easy confit method creates the perfect topping for crusty bread or pasta.
Confit is a classic French culinary technique that involves slow-cooking ingredients in fat to preserve and intensify their flavor. By adapting this method for the air fryer, you can achieve that same luxurious, concentrated sweetness in a fraction of the time. The result is a vibrant, versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with toasted baguette, stirred into warm pasta, or served alongside grilled seafood.
Ingredients
- 500 g cherry tomatoes
- 5 g salt
- 15 g sugar
- 200 ml olive oil
- 50 g garlic
- to taste fresh thyme
- to taste fresh rosemary
Instructions
- 1Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes
Wash 500g of cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Arranging them cut-side up allows them to roast evenly in the air fryer, ensuring they become sweet and tangy.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to ensure clean cuts without crushing the delicate tomatoes. - 2Arrange in Air Fryer
Place the halved cherry tomatoes into an air fryer-safe container, carefully arranging them cut-side up. This positioning helps concentrate the flavors as they roast.
Tip: Using a foil container makes cleanup easy and ensures even heat distribution. - 3Season the Tomatoes
Evenly sprinkle 5g of salt, 15g of sugar, and fresh thyme leaves over the cut tomatoes. The combination of salt and sugar enhances the natural sweetness and acidity of the fruit.
Tip: Fresh thyme provides an earthy aroma that pairs perfectly with roasted tomatoes. - 4Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle a generous amount of high-quality olive oil over the seasoned cherry tomatoes. This ensures they roast properly and develop a luxurious confit texture.
Tip: Ensure all tomatoes are lightly coated to prevent them from drying out during the cooking process. - 5Air Fry the Tomatoes
Set your air fryer to 120C and cook the tomatoes for forty five to sixty minutes until they are soft and slightly shriveled. The low temperature mimics the traditional slow cooking method.
Tip: Every air fryer is different so check the tomatoes at the forty minute mark to prevent burning. - 6Infuse the Aromatics
Once the tomatoes are done cooking carefully remove the tray from the air fryer. Immediately stir the sliced garlic fresh rosemary and fresh thyme into the hot oil.
Tip: The residual heat from the oil will gently cook the garlic without making it bitter while releasing the herb flavors. - 7Cool and Transfer
Let the tomato and oil mixture cool completely to room temperature. Once cooled carefully transfer everything into a clean sterilized glass jar ensuring the tomatoes are fully submerged.
Tip: Submerging the ingredients completely in oil is crucial for maintaining freshness and extending shelf life.
