Air Fryer Broccoli

Make this roasted broccoli in the air fryer in less than 6 minutes. Easy and healthy side dish.

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Prep Time 3 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 8 mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Equipment

1 Air Fryer
1 MIxing Bowl

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets 2 medium broccoli cut into 1inch or bite-sized pieces
2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste

For serving

dash of lemon juice
parmesan cheese

Instructions

Wash and clean the head of broccoli and cut it into evenly sized pieces approx 1 inch.
Toss the florets in a mixing bowl with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Make sure to coat the florets evenly.
Preheat the air fryer at 400F for 3 minutes.
Add 2 tbsp water to the basket end (between the 2 layers).
Transfer the seasoned broccoli to the air fryer basket.
Set temperature to 375 F (190 C) and cook for 5 - 6 minutes.
Pause and check the halfway at 4 minutes mark.
Remove once done and sprinkle some parmesan cheese.
Serve hot with a dash of lemon juice.

Notes

Important Tips for the perfect air fryer broccoli

Cut the broccoli florets into equal sites. Don't keep the stem long as they take longer than the crown.

Add 2 - 3 tbsp water for a steaming effect and stop quick-cooking of the floret crown. Or wash the florets before cooking to keep the moist level high.

Don't overcrowd the basket. Fill as it can accommodate in a single layer possibly.

Shake in the midway. Keep checking to get the right doneness if doing for the first time (till you know your timing for broccoli in your air fryer). If it cooks faster then either reduce temperature to 360 F (180 C) for the same time or till you get perfectly done crispy broccoli.

Storage and reheat

You can store the leftover in the refrigerator for 3 days when stored in an airtight container. However, the vegetables won't stay crispy when stored or refrigerated. But you can reheat and enjoy it in your meal.

To reheat, preheat the air fryer at 400 F. Transfer the content into the air fryer and start for 2 - 3 minutes or till warm enough. Even if they won't turn very crispy, they taste equally delicious.

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