This Air Fryer Broccoli is quick, easy, and delicious. It's a 7-ingredient recipe for perfectly crisp-tender broccoli. Serve as a healthy snack or as a side dish with your favorite entree!
225gramsfresh broccoli florets(about ½ pound, cut into roughly equal pieces)
1tablespooncanola oil
1tablespoonfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼teaspoongarlic powder
salt and pepper
2tablespoonswater
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Cut broccoli into equal-sized pieces if they are not already.
Toss broccoli with oil, then season with Parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper, tossing and pressing into the broccoli florets to season well.
Open the air fryer and add the water (you can skip, but there is a risk that the broccoli ends will be burnt and the centers not cooked through).
Brush the air fryer basket with oil or spray with non-aerosol non-stick spray and add the broccoli in a single layer.
Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until desired doneness is reached, about 2-3 minutes more.
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired and serve.
Notes
Tips:
Preheat the air fryer. If the air fryer is preheating while the broccoli is inside, the outsides will likely burn before the inside is cooked through.
Cut evenly. I recommend cutting the florets about 1" in size and similar in size so they cook fully and evenly.
Add water. Adding a splash of water to the bottom of the air fryer helps create a little bit of steam to prevent burning.
Spread in a single layer. If the broccoli florets are layered on top of one another, they won't cook all the way around. I recommend cooking in a single layer and air frying in batches if need be.
Storage:Leftover cooked broccoli will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, warm in the air fryer at 350ºF for 1-2 minutes. You can also warm in the microwave, but it won't be as crisp.