Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Butter
A rich, melty, savory garlic butter made right in the air fryer. Perfect on bread, steak, seafood, veggies, pasta — basically everything.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 197kcal
Equipment
- Mini Cocotte (use aluminum foil or parchment paper if not available)
Ingredients
- 3 Garlic bulbs
- ½ cup Butter unsalted, softened
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh herbs optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Peel just the outer papery layers off your garlic bulb, keeping the cloves intact. Slice about ¼ inch off the top to expose the cloves inside.3 Garlic bulbs
- Drizzle the bulb with olive oil, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and wrap it tightly in foil.2 tablespoons Olive oil, Salt and pepper
- Roast in the air fryer for 30 minutes, until the cloves are golden and soft. Let it cool slightly, then squeeze the garlic out of the skins into a small bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the softened roasted garlic with your butter. Add a little salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if using. Stir until well combined.½ cup Butter, Fresh herbs
- Spoon the mixture onto parchment paper and roll it into a log, or just store it in a jar or airtight container. Chill until firm.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened for easy mixing.
- Use fresh, quality garlic for the best flavor.
- Let the roasted garlic cool before blending it in.
- Add herbs at the end to keep them vibrant and fresh.
- For smooth butter, mix with a hand mixer or food processor.
- Freeze leftovers in small portions for easy future use.
- Adjust salt to taste after mixing everything together.
- This makes a great edible gift wrapped in parchment.
- Try it as a base for garlic bread or compound butter sauces.
- Don’t throw out garlic skins—they add flavor to homemade broth!
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 19.9g
