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Air Fryer Broccoli

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This Air Fryer Broccoli goes perfectly with any meal and is ready in less than 15 minutes. With only five ingredients and minimal prep, you can have a healthy and flavorful side dish in no time at all!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 199

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice optional
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups fresh broccoli florets

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the oil, parmesan, lemon juice (if using), minced garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Toss in the broccoli and mix until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the broccoli evenly in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the broccoli is cooked and crispy. Sprinkle with a little more parmesan cheese if desired, and serve.

Notes

  • The Air Fryer I use and recommend is the Instant Vortex Air Fryer. I LOVE mine!
  • The lemon juice is optional. It gives a nice brightness to the broccoli, but you can leave it out if you don't have any on hand or for a simpler version of air fried broccoli.
  • Preheat your air fryer. I like to preheat my air fryer for a few minutes before adding the food. This ensures that the proper temperature has been reached and that your veggies will cook up perfectly. 
  • Shake the basket a few times. This will help to ensure even cooking and that all surfaces of your broccoli get equally crispy.
  • To make this vegan, omit the parmesan cheese.
  • How to store: Any leftover air fryer broccoli can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 125mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg