Easy Air Fryer Broccoli

Easy Air Fryer Broccoli

Air fryer broccoli is made with simple spices, a bit of cooking oil, parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of lemon juice. The broccoli will turn crisp-tender with crispy little edges.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

12 oz small broccoli florets - fresh or frozen broccoli - see notes
3 tablespoon olive oil - or vegetable oil
2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese - optional
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ fresh lemon - juiced drizzled overtop

Instructions

Prep the broccoli: Cut into same-size florets, wash and dry with towel. Frozen broccoli needs to be thawed before mixing with spices (see notes section below).
Add 12 oz of broccoli florets to a large bowl along with 3 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss the broccoli with the seasonings until it's evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 320°F for 2 minutes. Once heated, add in the broccoli and place in a single layer. Cook for 8 minutes. Poke the broccoli with a fork, it should be crisp-tender. If it isn't, cook another 1-2 mins or until it can be poked with a fork but is still firm.
Increase the temperature to 400°F. Toss the broccoli in the air fryer basket. Bake for another 2-4 minutes, or until broccoli reaches your desired crispy edges. (Keep an eye on it during this step as it can start to burn easily!)
Add the broccoli to a serving plate and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes:

Store leftover roasted broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or back in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.

Cut your broccoli florets small and even. You don’t want big and small pieces because they will cook unevenly. Smaller florets will cook faster.
Preheat your air fryer first. This will give you the best crispy broccoli.
Pat the broccoli dry with a paper towel after washing to remove any excess moisture.
Always toss the air fryer basket halfway through cooking. This will ensure more evenly cooked results.
Cooking at 320°F will result in more tender broccoli. If you heat it too fast, the outside will get crispy edges too quickly.
Check in the last couple of minutes to make sure it’s not overcooking. Every air fryer is different so it might take a little bit of practice to get used to your temperature and how it works.
Broccoli is done when it’s crispy on the outside and tender when poked with a fork.

Nutrition Info

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.

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