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Air fryer broccoli in a white serving bowl.

Air Fryer Broccoli

Air fryer broccoli turns out perfectly crispy and tender in under 20 minutes! Perfect for serving as a side dish or enjoying all on its own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head Broccoli medium size, cut into small florets; or, 24 ounces Broccoli florets
  • 2 Tablespoons light olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt kosher salt or sea salt flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper freshly cracked black pepper works best
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for topping optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, toss broccoli florets with oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper to coat well.
    1 head Broccoli, 2 Tablespoons light olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Add 3 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the air fryer and preheat the air fryer to 400°F This creates a steamy environment to help the broccoli soften in the air fryer.
    3 tablespoons water
  • When the air fryer is preheated, add the seasoned broccoli to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Air Fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, being sure to shake the basket halfway through the air frying time.
  • When broccoli is fork tender yet crispy and lightly browned, remove from the air fryer to a serving plate.
  • Drizzle with melted butter and top with Parmesan cheese if desired, serve, and enjoy!
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter, Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
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Notes

    • Make sure florets are small, bite-sized pieces of broccoli as evenly sized as possible to ensure they cook evenly.
    • Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer.
    • Recipe time and temperature is based on a cold air fryer. If cooking multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 342mgPotassium: 487mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1035IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg