Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe

If you like broccoli, then this Air Fryer Broccoli is your keeper recipe. It comes out perfectly crispy with roasted edges and yet tender at the bite. And the best part is that it cooks in 5 minutes. 

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Easy Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe 

If you are a Roasted Vegetables crazy like me, then this air fryer roasted broccoli recipe is just for you. This actually tastes better than your regular roasted broccoli. Air fryer roasts the edges of the broccoli perfectly leaving the center of it tender & juicy. Once you try this air fryer version, then you won’t cook it any other way. It is perfection in every way. 

We love these Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables like –

Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Green Beans, Green Peas, Fajita Vegetables, Stuffed Mushrooms, Roasted Italian Vegetables , Baby Potatoes and many more.

The best part about air frying is that it is more efficient cooking and much faster cooking as well.

I have to say that AIR FRYER is revolutionary in kitchen, especially when you are cooking smaller batches to feed your family. Although you can easily cook all the air fryer recipes on gas top or in the oven. Where gas top takes more oil to cook, oven takes too long to get the food ready.

What are the ingredients to make Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli?

Broccoli florets – I would recommend that you use fresh broccoli florets. You can either use packaged pre-cut broccoli florets. Or you can take a broccoli crown and cut out florets from it of equal size.

Olive Oil – You can use any cooking oil.

Salt & Black Pepper – I used Himalayan Pink Salt. You may use regular table salt.

Garnish – Craisins, and Lemon juice

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What are the other ways to season Air Fryer Broccoli?

You can season these as you want. I like to keep this simple with just some salt, pepper and olive oil with a squeeze of lemon juice. Here are more options –

• Garlic powder, onion powder, red paprika
• Parmesan cheese topping
• Ranch dressing
• Balsamic Oil Vinaigrette
• Soy Sauce
• Red Chili Flakes

There are countless possibilities. Personalize as you want.

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Air fryer

Mixing Bowls

Chopping board & Knife

Kitchen Colander

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How to roast Broccoli in Air Fryer?

This is a straight-forward and simple recipe that comes together in under 10 minutes from start to finish.

• First of all, wash the broccoli in kitchen colander. And then pat it dry. Further cut it into small florets. Make sure that they are of equal size. Do not keep them too large. Small florets are good.
• Preheat the Air fryer at 400*F for few minutes. 
• Now take a mixing bowl and add broccoli florets to it. Add olive oil, salt, & black pepper to the florets. Give them a good toss with hands or kitchen tongs.
• Now place these seasoned broccoli florets on pre-heated air fryer basket. And Air fry for 5 to 6 minutes. I like to air fry mine for 5 minutes. It gets that perfect roast without making the broccoli bitter. It is still juicy at the core and so good.
• Shake the air fryer basket in between 1-2 times for even cooking.
• When done, take the florets out. Toss them with some craisins or dried cranberries (sweetened) and squirt some lemon juice on top. It is the best thing ever with all the flavors going on.
• You can also add toasted walnuts or sliced almonds with broccoli to make it a wholesome side.

 
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PRO TIPS for the best Roasted Air Fryer Broccoli

Follow these few tips to get the best air fryer roasted broccoli in just 5 minutes:

• Make sure to cut broccoli florets in even-sized, small florets.
• Mix the broccoli florets with seasonings properly in a bowl before transferring to air fryer basket. This allows all of the broccoli florets to be packed with flavor.
• Every air fryer is different. You might have to increase your cooking time a bit to get them crispy and delicious to your taste.

How to store the leftover roasted broccoli?

Simply refrigerate the leftover broccoli in an airtight container.

How to re-heat the refrigerated broccoli?

Take it out and microwave for 1-2 minutes till warm. You can air-fry these at 350*F for 2-3 minutes till warm.

We love eating Roasted Broccoli as –

• A side to our main course meal.
• Kids love to chomp on this as an after-school snack.
• It is a great healthy snack.
• Great to keep it on the menu while entertaining guests.
• Add these to the sauce of your choice and serve with quinoa, rice, brown rice or grain of your choice.
• Use in chopped Salads.

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Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe

I am sure you will try it soon. Please leave your feedback in comments section and do not forget to give use star rating.

Sonal