Air Fryer Broccoli
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Crispy air fryer broccoli made with just olive oil and a dash of seasoning are the best side dish for your picky eaters!
Air fryer broccoli is easy to make and so delicious. We use just a little olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper! Serve it with cilantro lime chicken and roasted butternut squash.
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Air Fryer Broccoli
Air Fryer Broccoli
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Air Fryer Broccoli Ingredients
- Broccoli – Fresh broccoli florets cut and trimmed. You can use frozen/thawed broccoli, but it will not crisp up the way fresh broccoli does.
- Oil – Any vegetable oil will work, our preference is olive oil. Try to choose something with a high smoke point for best results. Avocado oil is also a good choice.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper.
How do you make broccoli in an air fryer? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, in a large bowl drizzle broccoli florets with oil and sprinkle liberally with seasoning. Toss to coat.
⭐ Next, place in a single layer in the bottom of the pre-heated air fryer basket.
⭐ Then, shake the basket halfway through cook time.
⭐ Finally, enjoy right away while hot and crispy!
Preparation
Do you rinse broccoli before cooking?
Yes, you should rinse the florets, trim off the bottom of the stems, and cut in bite sized pieces. Use a salad spinner or paper towel to dry before air frying.
Can you make air fryer broccoli ahead of time?
These are really best enjoyed right away when they’re hot and crispy. You can get your prep going a day or two ahead by cutting and trimming the florets.
How can you tell when air fryer broccoli is done?
The broccoli is finished when the outer edges and tops are browned and crispy. How browned and crispy will be a matter of preference, but we like them cooked for around 8 – 10 minutes.
Leftovers and storage
How long does air fryer broccoli last?
Leftover broccoli will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store in an airtight container for best results.
Can you freeze air fried broccoli?
Yes, but they won’t be crispy anymore when thawed and reheated. We prefer to just cook and eat them on the same day.
How to reheat leftover broccoli in the air fryer
To reheat, pop the florets back in the air fryer for a few minutes at 370F to crisp them back up. Watch closely.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
Is air fryer roasted broccoli healthy? (nutritional information)
Broccoli is super healthy and made in the air fryer with just a touch of oil and seasonings, maintains so much nutrition. Objectively speaking it’s low in calories (only 31 calories per cup of sprouts) and contains fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C and K.
Topping ideas
Jazz your broccoli up even more with grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or serve them with homemade hollandaise sauce or sriracha mayo on the side (yum!). Try a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze, or a squeeze of lemon juice and garlic pepper.
What type of air fryer for broccoli?
This method will work in any brand air fryer. We’re using a COSORI Air Fryer Max XL for the pictured recipe.
What to eat with air fryer broccoli (serving suggestions)
These are so delicious as a side dish to your favorite casserole. We love to serve them with chicken cordon bleu casserole or chicken bacon ranch casserole.
They’d also be great with some French onion chicken and a side of cheesy hashbrown casserole!
More delicious air fryer recipes
- Air fryer chicken tenders
- Air fryer corn on the cob
- Air fryer sweet potato fries
- Air fryer bacon
- Air fryer roasted brussels sprouts
- Air fryer asparagus
- See all our yummy air fryer recipes!
Other broccoli recipes to enjoy
- Broccoli mac and cheese
- Broccoli cheese soup
- Oven roasted broccoli
- Broccoli salad
- Broccoli cheese potato casserole
- Broccoli slaw
- See all our yummy broccoli recipes!
Tools we love
- Digital air fryer – We have (pictured) this Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer. It’s great!
- Kitchen tongs – Every kitchen needs a good pair of tongs.
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How to Make Air Fryer Broccoli
Air Fryer Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 - 1.5 pounds fresh broccoli florets cut and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or preferred oil/fat
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 370F degrees.
- Cut broccoli into bite sized pieces and trim the ends off.
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the broccoli and sprinkle with seasoning. Toss to coat.
- Place broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 - 10 minutes or until your desired crispiness is reached. Give the basket a shake about halfway through.
Notes
Nutrition
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My kids will actually eat & enjoy broccoli, if I make it this way! It’s deliciously seasoned & crisp!
I’ve done air fryer brussel sprouts (with maple syrup and bacon of course) and I thought that was the end all be all of perfect veggies from the air fryer. Now this. Broccoli is one of my all time favorite veggies. Right up there with asparagus. And cooking it in the air fryer really takes it up one more notch. So delicious! I’ve got to do this every time now! Every. Time!