If you haven’t tried it yet, learn how easy it is to roast garlic, it’s the secret to rich, buttery flavor in just about every dish around here. If you’ve never tried roasted garlic before, you’re in for a treat.
This is one of the easiest things you can make in your kitchen that delivers truly next-level flavor. The sharp bite of raw garlic melts into a mellow, almost sweet, buttery texture that’s perfect for garlic bread, pasta sauces, and so many savory dishes.
Whether you’re a serious garlic fan or just dipping your toes into this delicious ingredient, roasting a whole garlic bulb is a simple method that belongs in your regular kitchen rotation.
What You’ll Need
It’s super simple and so straight forward with amazing results. Once you try this, guaranteed, you’ll be doing it on repeat. One or more whole heads of garlic (or even elephant garlic for a milder flavor). Extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt if you wish. That’s it.
Amazing flavor with such few ingredients.
How to Roast Garlic: The Secret to Rich, Buttery Flavor
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 Large Head of Garlic or more whole heads of garlic (or even elephant garlic for a milder flavor)
- 1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil or your favorite oil
- A pinch of salt optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step: The Roasting Process
- Start by setting your preheated oven to 400°F (a good middle ground for most oven temperatures). If you’re using an air fryer, set it to 375°F.
- Prep the garlic. Take a whole head of garlic and peel away just the papery skin from the outside, keeping the cloves intact. Then, use a sharp knife to slice across the top of the garlic head, exposing the top of the cloves.1 Large Head of Garlic
- Drizzle with oil. Place each bulb of garlic on a piece of aluminum foil or parchment paper. Drizzle with about a teaspoon of olive oil, making sure the oil seeps into each clove. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt for extra flavor.1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, A pinch of salt
- Wrap and roast. Wrap each bulb tightly into a foil packet or place them in a small baking dish and cover. Roast in the oven for 40–45 minutes, depending on the size of the garlic bulb. You’ll know it’s ready when the cloves are soft and golden brown. Air Fryer, set it for 20 minutes.
- Let the garlic cool just enough to handle, then squeeze the roasted cloves out of the skins.
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Favorite Ways to Use Roasted Garlic
This roasted garlic recipe is the gift that keeps on giving. Here are some of our favorite ways to use those creamy, flavorful cloves:
- Spread on garlic bread with butter or cheese
- Mix into mashed potatoes for a bold, garlic lover twist
- Stir into pasta dishes or homemade salad dressings
- Whisk into garlic aioli or homemade garlic confit
- Mash with butter for a next level steak or veggie topping
- Add to favorite recipes that call for garlic for deeper flavor
Storage Tips for Future Uses
Once you’ve made roasted garlic cloves, you’ll want to keep them on hand for easy cooking.
- Airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Ice cube tray. Mash the garlic and freeze it in an ice cube tray, then transfer cubes to a freezer-safe bag for long-term use.
- Longer storage. Avoid leaving roasted garlic at room temperature. Store it in oil in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer.
🧄 Roasted Garlic Tips & Variations
- You can also roast individual garlic cloves if you don’t want to use a whole garlic bulb.
- Roast garlic cloves with less oil by placing them in a covered small baking dish.
- Try different methods like using a muffin tin or roasting garlic alongside your vegetables.
- Experiment with the most common way (foil wrapped on a baking sheet) or try parchment paper as a more eco-friendly option.
- Want faster results? Try roasting a cut side of the garlic bulb in the air fryer in just 20 minutes.
Easy Roasted Garlic
Roasting garlic isn’t just an easy recipe, it’s a total game-changer.
With just a bit of olive oil and a hot oven, you’ll transform fresh garlic into a smooth, buttery, golden spread that brings out the best in your favorite dishes. Whether it’s your first time or you’re already a garlic lover, this is a staple you’ll want to make again and again.
an easy and delicious recipe to enjoy so many ways