Air Fryer Tomato Goat Cheese Tarts
Description
Crispy crescent dough rounds topped with creamy honey-sweetened goat cheese and a slice of roasted tomato — these air fryer tomato goat cheese tarts are an easy, elegant appetizer ready in just 18 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces refrigerated crescent rounds, OR 1 sheet refrigerated crescent dough
- ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled (about 4 oz), softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 medium Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Optional: fresh basil leaves, balsamic glaze, flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil, or line with a perforated parchment round. Preheat the air fryer to 330°F.
- In a small bowl, mash together the goat cheese, honey, and Italian seasoning with a fork until smooth and spreadable.
- Open the crescent dough. If using crescent rounds, separate the 8 pieces. If using a sheet of dough, pinch any seams together and cut into 8 equal squares. Gently flatten each piece into a 3-inch round.
- Pat tomato slices dry with a paper towel — this is the key to crispy tarts.
- Place dough rounds in the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches as needed). Spread about 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese mixture on each round, leaving a ¼-inch border.
- Top each tart with a tomato slice and drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Air fry at 330°F for 5 to 8 minutes, until the dough is puffed and golden brown around the edges. Check at the 5-minute mark.
- Garnish with fresh basil, an extra honey drizzle, a touch of balsamic glaze, or flaky sea salt. Serve warm.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper, optional
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Make-ahead: Assemble up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerate uncovered. Air fry straight from the fridge.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Reheat at 300°F in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes. Skip the microwave.
- Cheese substitutions: Feta, Boursin, ricotta, or herbed goat cheese all work.
- Dough substitutions: Thawed puff pastry (3-inch squares) — add 1–2 minutes to cook time.
- Oven directions: Bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 7mg