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Seasoned air-fried broccoli in an air fryer basket.
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Air Fryer Broccoli

A simple recipe for air fryer broccoli that tastes just like oven roasted broccoli but cooks up in just 6 minutes! It's crispy, flavorful and perfect for busy weeknights when you're looking to make a healthy side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer broccoli
Servings: 2
Author: Brittany Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large head broccoli about 4 cups of florets, cut into 1-inch florets
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
  • sprinkle of crushed red optional
  • slice of lemon for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Wash and chop broccoli into 1-inch florets. Try to make all the florets about the same size so that they cook evenly.
  • Add broccoli to a bowl and toss with oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using.
    Seasoned broccoli in a large glass bowl with a large wooden spoon.
  • Preheat air fryer if required. Add broccoli to the air fryer and cook on 360°F for 6-8 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
    Seasoned air-fried broccoli in an air fryer.
  • Serve broccoli immediately with a slice of lemon, if using.

Notes

  • For a shortcut, you can use a 12 oz bag of pre-cut and pre-washed broccoli from the store.
  • If you want your broccoli a bit more tender, add 1 Tablespoon of water to the base of your air fryer before adding the broccoli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 recipe | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g