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Air Fryer Faux Sun-Dried Tomatoes

These chewy, concentrated tomatoes offer a burst of sweet-tart flavor with a hint of olive oil and a lightly salted finish. Air Fryer Faux Sun-Dried Tomatoes are ideal for tossing into pasta, topping bruschetta, or folding into salads when you want intense tomato essence without turning on the oven. Great for meal prep and adding punchy depth to weeknight dishes.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook1 hr 15 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Air Fryer Faux Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Put the tomatoes in a small bowl. Add the olive oil and salt, then stir until evenly coated. Move the tomato halves to the air fryer basket, placing them skin-side down.

  3. 3

    Air fry for 45 minutes. Using a spatula, press down on the tomato halves to smash them, then air fry for another 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Transfer the tomatoes to a plate lined with paper towels and let them sit for 1 hour. Repeat with any remaining tomatoes you need to use.