Air Fryer Broccoli
You probably know that you can cook traditional sides in the air fryer, such as French fries. However, have you tried cooking vegetables this way? Read on for how to make broccoli in the air fryer and why you’ll never steam broccoli on the stovetop or in the microwave again.
Making broccoli in the air fryer
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When my daughters were younger, I would often have to smother their broccoli in cheese sauce to get them to eat their veggies. Had we owned an air fryer at the time, I’m confident they would have gobbled up broccoli made in the air fryer. It comes out to be so delicious even picky eaters love it.
The beauty of cooking with an air fryer is you get a crispy, almost fried taste without having to deep fry anything. So, it makes previously unpalatable vegetables, according to your children, almost as good as eating French fries. Or at least that’s my takeaway.
Ingredients Overview
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 350 F (175 C) for about 3 minutes. Cut the broccoli into florets, making sure they are similar in size for even cooking.
In a mixing bowl, add avocado oil, salt and black pepper.
Mix until the broccoli florets are well coated.
Arrange the seasoned broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Place the basket into the air fryer and cook the broccoli for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the broccoli is tender. Halfway through cooking, shake the basket or use tongs to toss the broccoli for even browning.
Once cooked, remove the broccoli from the air fryer and transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot as a side dish or a healthy snack.
Notes
Adjust the cooking time based on the size and thickness of the broccoli florets. Thicker florets may require additional cooking time.
Feel free to customize the seasoning according to your taste preferences. Add other spices like garlic powder or chili flakes for extra flavor.
Be mindful not to overcrowd the air fryer basket, as it may lead to uneven cooking. Cook in batches if needed.
I use avocado oil. However, you’re free to use any high smoke point oil when cooking in your air fryer.
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Air Fryer Broccoli
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli bunch
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 F (175 C) for about 3 minutes.
- Cut the broccoli into florets, making sure they are similar in size for even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, add avocado oil, salt and black pepper.
- Mix until the broccoli florets are well coated.
- Arrange the seasoned broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Place the basket into the air fryer and cook the broccoli for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the broccoli is tender.
- Halfway through cooking, shake the basket or use tongs to toss the broccoli for even browning.
- Once cooked, remove the broccoli from the air fryer and transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot as a side dish or a healthy snack.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.