Roasted Tomato Bruschetta With Toasty Garlic Bread
- Cook Time
- 12 minutes
- Servings
- 4
- Category
- Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer – SL400
- Cuisine
- Italian
Ingredients
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- FOR THE GARLIC BREAD
- 4 slices crusty Italian bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced
- ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer – SL400
Directions
- To prep the tomatoes: In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper.
- To prep the garlic bread: Brush one side of each bread slice with the oil. Sprinkle with the garlic and Italian seasoning.
- To cook the tomatoes and garlic bread: Install a broil rack in the Zone 1 basket (without the crisper plate installed). Place the tomatoes on the rack in the basket and insert the basket in the unit.
- Place 2 slices of bread in the Zone 2 basket and insert the basket in the unit.
- Select Zone 1, select AIR BROIL, set the temperature to 232°C and set the time to 10 minutes.
- Select Zone 2, select AIR FRY, set the temperature 182°C, and set the time to 10 minutes. Select SMART FINISH.
- Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
- When the Zone 2 timer reads 5 minutes, press START/PAUSE. Remove the basket and transfer the garlic bread to a cutting board. Place the remaining 2 slices of garlic bread in the basket. Reinsert the basket in the unit and press START/PAUSE to resume cooking.
- To assemble the bruschetta: When cooking is complete, add the basil to the tomatoes and stir to combine. Spread 2 tablespoons of ricotta onto each slice of garlic bread and top with the tomatoes. Serve warm or at room temperature.