Description
This air fryer broccoli recipe is a quick and healthy way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable, with a delicious balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0 teaspoon salt
- 0 teaspoon black pepper
- 0 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 0 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli. Cut into evenly sized bite-sized florets.
- Toss broccoli in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place broccoli in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- When edges are crisp and golden, remove and top with Parmesan or nutritional yeast if using.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe can be adjusted for different seasonings according to your taste.
- For extra crunch, you can increase the air frying time by a couple of minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg