Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
Place the garlic cloves in a bowl. Add the olive oil and mix to coat.
Spread the garlic cloves on the prepared baking sheet, in a single layer. Season them with salt.
Bake until golden brown and fork-tender, stirring halfway through cooking. Depending on your oven, the total baking time should be between 20-30 minutes.
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Variations:The best way to change this recipe is to use melted butter instead of olive oil to coat the garlic. The combination of garlic, butter, and salt is wonderful.One more thing that I sometimes do is to sprinkle the cloves ever so lightly with some dried thyme. It adds an interesting layer of flavor to the dish.Leftovers:You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Gently reheat them in the microwave at 50% power. They'll be just as good as when freshly cooked.