Follow these simple steps at home to quickly roast a whole head (or bulb) of garlic in less than 30 minutes. Roasting brings out garlic's rich, sweet, savory, and luxurious flavor to complement many recipes. Enjoy a whole roasted garlic bulb in mashed potatoes, dips, spread on toasted bread, in pasta, and much more!
Cut the top off of the garlic bulb, approximately ½ inch down, so that the top of each garlic clove is exposed.
Place the bulb in a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil on top. Wrap the foil around the bulb and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cloves are tender and golden brown. If the bulb is larger, it will likely take longer to roast.
Let the garlic bulb cool slightly until you're able to handle it; turn it upside down and squeeze out the garlic cloves. Use as desired in a recipe.
Air Fryer: Place the foil packet of garlic in the air fryer at 390°F for around 18-23 minutes, depending on the size of the bulb.
Notes
Roast as many garlic bulbs as needed following the same directions above - just wrap each bulb individually.
Store roasted cloves in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for 3 months.