Italian Grazing Board with Air-Fryer Roasted Tomatoes

A no-fuss Italian-style grazing board with creamy cheeses, salty meats, and warm roasted tomatoes. Perfect for easy hosting or a cozy night in.

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This is one of those spreads that looks like you put in a lot of effort… but you really didn’t.

Warm roasted tomatoes add just enough contrast to the creamy burrata and ricotta, and everything comes together fast.

Whether you’re pulling it together for friends or building a snack board dinner just for you, this one’s easy to assemble, full of flavor, and surprisingly satisfying.

Why You’ll Love It

• Quick to prep, but feels elevated
• Warm tomatoes bring cozy contrast to the cool cheeses
• Burrata and ricotta add creamy richness without any fuss
• Great for entertaining or a quiet night in
• Easily customizable with what you have on hand

What Makes This Recipe Work

• Roasting cherry tomatoes in the air fryer brings out their sweetness in just 10 minutes.
• Burrata and ricotta give you a creamy texture without needing to prep or cook anything.
• A quick drizzle of hot honey ties it all together with a bit of heat and sweetness.
• Only one thing to cook, the rest is just arranging.
• Everything holds up well, even if you prep it ahead of time.

What You’ll Need to Make the Italian Grazing Board

roasted tomatoes

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes on the vine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

cheese

• 2 balls of burrata cheese
• ½ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• Hot honey, for drizzling
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

cured meats

• 3–4 ounces sliced salami
• 3–4 ounces sliced soppressata or Italian dry salami

crackers & bread

• Assorted Italian-style crackers
• 1 small baguette or ciabatta loaf, sliced

How to Make an Italian Grazing Board

Roast the tomatoes

Place the cherry tomatoes in the air fryer basket. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, until blistered and soft but still holding their shape. Let cool slightly.

Prep the cheeses

Drizzle the burrata with olive oil and a little black pepper. Spoon ricotta into a small bowl and top with hot honey and a light crack of pepper.

Arrange the meats

Arrange the salami and soppressata onto your board or platter.

Add crackers and bread slices

Fan out the crackers and sliced bread to fill in the edges of the board.

Finish with cheese and tomatoes

Place the roasted tomatoes, burrata, and ricotta on the board. Add an extra drizzle of olive oil if you like.

Serve

Enjoy right away, or refrigerate briefly until ready to serve.

Ingredient Highlights

Burrata

Soft, rich, and ultra-creamy, burrata brings a luxurious texture that pairs perfectly with both bread and tomatoes.

Hot honey

The drizzle over ricotta adds just a bit of heat and sweetness, making the whole board feel special.

Ideas to Make it Your Own

• Swap in marinated olives or roasted red peppers
• Use whipped feta or herbed goat cheese instead of ricotta
• Add grissini or rosemary crackers for a different crunch
• Try spicy Calabrese salami or prosciutto for variety
• Sprinkle fresh basil or thyme over the roasted tomatoes

What to Serve it With

• A crisp white wine or light red (like Pinot Noir or Chianti)
• Sparkling water with citrus slices
• A big green salad with lemon vinaigrette
• Sliced melon or grapes for something sweet and fresh

Simple Tips

• Let the burrata sit at room temperature, it’s creamier that way
• You can roast the tomatoes a couple of hours ahead
• Slice your bread on the bias for prettier edges
• If you don’t have an air fryer, roast tomatoes in the oven at 400°F for 15–20 minutes

Final Thoughts

This board is easy, cozy, and always a hit. You barely need to cook, but it feels like something special, the kind of thing you can pull together in 20 minutes and still impress yourself (or your guests). It’s a go-to for nights when you want low effort but high payoff.