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An overhead view of a bowl of air fried broccoli.
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3.64 from 19 votes

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 mins
Cook Time6 mins
Total Time11 mins
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer broccoli
Servings: 2
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Brittany Mullins

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.
    A mixing bowl containing broccoli florets that have been tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Preheat air fryer if required. Add broccoli to the air fryer and cook on 400°F for 6-8 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
    An air fryer basket containing broccoli florets before cooking.
  • Serve broccoli immediately with a slice of lemon, if using.
    An air fryer basket containing perfectly air fried 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