Quick Garlic Confit in the Air Fryer: time & weights

Sep 06, 2025Lou Chardin0 comments

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Quick Garlic Confit in the Air Fryer: Time & Weight (Ultra-Easy)

Quick candied garlic in the Air Fryer — Neary

Garlic confit in the Air Fryer is life 😍: ultra-melting cloves, mild flavor, and fragrant oil to boost everything you cook. **Express** version here: **peeled** cloves in a ramekin + a little oil, cooked **covered** (aluminum foil) to preserve without burning.

By Lou Chardin (Neary)
Neary Kitchen Tested • Updated: 06/09/2025 •

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Peeled pods (200 g) Air Fryer 160 °C • 22–28 min • covered oiled ramekin, stir halfway through cooking

Small quantity (100 g) 160 °C • 18–22 min (covered), +2–3 min uncovered for browning

Large quantity (400 g) 160 °C • 28–35 min (covered), stir 2×

Whole heads 180°C • 20–25 min in foil (cut into heads + oil)

Safety note (important) 🧯: keep candied garlic fresh and consume within 7 days , always immersed in oil. Never leave at room temperature. For longer, freeze in portions (garlic puree + oil).

Time & weights (references)

Garlic weight (peeled)	Temperature	Time	Oil	Blanket	Trick
100 g	160°C	18–22 min	Up to height (just cover)	Aluminum foil (remove 2–3 min end)	Stir halfway through cooking
200 g	160°C	22–28 min	At height	Aluminum foil	Shake 1–2 times
400 g	160°C	28–35 min	At height	Aluminum foil	Large ramekin = even cooking
2 whole heads	180°C	20–25 min	Oil the cup	Aluminum foil wrapper	+5–10 min if very large

HowTo — Quick confit garlic (Air Fryer)

Prepare : Peel the cloves. Place them in a ramekin/small casserole dish that can be used in the Air Fryer, cover with olive oil. Salt very lightly, add thyme/bay leaf if you like.
Cover the ramekin with aluminum foil (light dome) to prevent it from oxidizing/browning too quickly.
Bake at 160°C for 22–28 min (200g base). Open halfway through cooking and stir gently.
Finishing : Remove the foil for the last 2–3 minutes if you want some initial coloring.
Cool quickly, transfer to a clean jar, cover well with oil. Refrigerate ≤ 7 days. For longer storage → freezer (in portions).

FAQ — Air Fryer Garlic Confit

Why cover with aluminum?

This creates a protected environment (gentle heat + oil) that preserves without burning the pods. You can remove the foil for 2–3 minutes at the end to brown.

Which oil should I choose?

Olive for flavor 💚, or neutral/olive blend for a lighter flavor. Always cover the pods to the top .

Conservation: how long?

In the refrigerator, ≤ 7 days , always submerged. Do not leave at room temperature. Otherwise, freeze (garlic puree + oil) in ice cube trays.

Ideas for use?

Mash into a paste for toast, purees, sauces, dressings, roasted vegetables, roast chicken, risotto… And the flavored oil is amazing for seasoning 🥗.

What if I want to preserve whole heads?

Cut off the top of the bulbs, oil the cut, and wrap in foil. 180°C, 20–25 min, +5–10 min for very large bulbs.