To start, take your garlic bulb and leave it as a whole piece. With a sharp knife, cut off the bottom side—the one that has the brown roots. This step exposes the lovely cloves inside while helping them roast evenly.

Lay your cut garlic bulb in a decent-sized piece of aluminum foil. I like to make sure it’s big enough to wrap around the bulb snugly. Next, drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the exposed cloves, ensuring they are well coated. Don’t be shy with it; let some oil run down the sides of the garlic bulb too. Wrap the bulb tightly in the foil, creating a little packet to hold the moisture in while it cooks.

Set your air fryer to 390°F (198°C). Once it’s preheated, pop the wrapped garlic into the air fryer basket or cooking pan. Cook it for 20 to 25 minutes; you’ll know it’s done when the garlic turns golden brown and soft. If you're like me, you'll find yourself eagerly peeking in that air fryer during those last few minutes.

Carefully take the garlic out of the air fryer using oven mitts and tongs—safety first! Allow it to cool for a minute, and then gently squeeze the bulb. The roasted cloves should slide right out, ready to whisk you away to flavor town.