Easy Air Fryer Broccoli
This is an easy and quick recipe for making tender-crisp broccoli with a delicious roasted flavor. You can make it with just a handful of ingredients in less than 15 minutes.
Serve this fabulous broccoli side dish with your favorite meals. If you are a broccoli lover, you will love the crunchy and crispy flavor that you get from this easy air fryer recipe. It tastes so much better than plain steamed or boiled broccoli.
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Using an air fryer for making roasted broccoli is a game changer. You get crispy and flavorful broccoli florets with minimal oil, making it a much healthier alternative to traditional frying methods. It is perfect for serving as a side dish or as a snack.
Ingredients Used For Making An Easy Air Fryer Broccoli
- Broccoli. We’ll be using broccoli florets to make this recipe. Chop up one or two broccoli heads into florets or use prepackaged broccoli to make things easier.
- Oil. Olive oil is my go-to for making any roasted vegetable recipe and it works great when used in the air fryer.
- Seasonings. Use your favorite seasonings or herbs! Your roasted broccoli will come out amazing with only a sprinkle of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
How to Roast Broccoli In The Air Fryer
You will love how easy it is to make this recipe!
- In a big bowl toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, and sprinkle with your favorite seasonings. My go-to seasonings whenever I make any roasted vegetables are always, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned broccoli in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Make sure not to overcrowd it so the broccoli can come out nice and crunchy.
Tips For Making Delicious Roasted Broccoli In The Air Fryer
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave some space between the broccoli florets so they come out nicely roasted.
- Place 1-2 tablespoons of water at the bottom of the air fryer. This will prevent burning or smoking.
- Use frozen broccoli to make things easier! Season per the recipe instructions and air fry it for another 4-5 minutes or until crispy.
- Squeeze with some lemon juice before serving.
- Toss it with lots of grated parmesan cheese. It’s delicious!
Air Fryer Broccoli Video
Awesome Air Fryers For Making Air Fryer Broccoli
- PowerXL Air Fryer 4 QT – It’s the air fryer I use the most given its small capacity since I don’t usually air fry big batches of food at home.
- Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven 6-Qt – An air fryer with a much larger basket if you need a bigger size.
How To Store Leftover Air Fryer Broccoli
Refrigerate leftover air fryer broccoli in an air-tight container for up to 4-5 days.
Store it in the freezer in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. To reheat it, place it back in the air fryer at 350°F (180°) for 3-5 minutes or until warm.
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Easy Air Fryer Broccoli
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sides, Vegetables
- Cuisine: American
Description
This is an easy and quick recipe for making tender-crisp broccoli with a delicious roasted flavor. You can make it with just a handful of ingredients in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3–4 cups (1 – 1 ½ lbs) broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the air fryer. This will add moisture to the air fryer and prevent any smoking.
- Toss the broccoli florets in a big bowl with the olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned broccoli in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd it. Air fry it at 375°F-380°F (190°C-193°C) for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the basket from the air fryer and immediately serve the broccoli. You can drizzle it with a small amount of lemon juice or toss it with grated parmesan cheese.
