Curious as to how to make crispy broccoli with an air fryer? Here’s how you can quickly make Easy Air Fryer Broccoli!
Easy Air Fryer Broccoli
Do you store 101 things in your oven like I do? Let’s see, I have a wok, a cast iron, a roasting rack, and like a zillion baking sheets in my oven that I have to remove every time I need to use the oven! Small kitchen problems! So sometimes when I want roasted broccoli for dinner, it can be a pain to remove everything for just roasted broccoli.
Solution? Using my convection oven (which also has baking dishes inside it LOL) or the air fryer! I’m sure you can guessed from the title of this blog post that my solution is to use the air fryer haha. Today, I’m sharing with you the easiest way you can make some delicious af roasted broccoli in the air fryer.
What You’ll Need To Make Broccoli in the Air Fryer
- oil spray
- broccoli florets
- salt
- parmesan cheese
How To Make The Easiest Air Fryer Broccoli
- Give your air fryer a spritz of oil before placing in your broccoli florets.
- Give your broccoli a light spritz as well before sprinkling on some salt and grating some parmesan cheese on top.
- Set your air fryer on 400F for 5 minutes. Give the basket a little shake and then set the air fryer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve with your favourite meal!
Ways To Change Up This Simple Air Fryer Broccoli
- Make it vegan by swapping out the parmesan for nutritional yeast – they have a similar nutty flavour!
- Toss the broccoli with garlic powder
- Toss the broccoli with paprika
- Add in some chili pepper flakes
- Toss the broccoli with some pesto
- Top off the broccoli with a drizzle of honey and feta cheese
Easy Air Fryer Broccoli
Ingredients
- oil spray
- 2 broccoli crowns, cut into florets
- 1 pinch salt
- parmesan cheese, as much or as little as you'd like
Instructions
- Give your air fryer a spritz of oil before placing in your broccoli florets.
- Give your broccoli a light spritz as well before sprinkling on some salt and grating some parmesan cheese on top.
- Set your air fryer on 400F for 5 minutes. Give the basket a little shake and then set the air fryer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve with your favourite meal!
Non recipe related chat: It is almost my birthday! Holy crap, I can’t believe a whole year has gone by! Sadly, I’m not going anywhere this year for my birthday as neither my partner or my friend can get time off and I don’t really want to go to Europe by myself so I’m sticking around Toronto! My bestie and I are super excited to go to the spa downtown as we are both in need of some TLC.
Funny story – last year, we went to the spa in Berlin for my birthday. We learned the hard way last year that spas across the pond are… less shy than Canadian spas and that everyone seemed 100% cool with sitting naked in a sauna together, regardless of gender. It was definitely an interesting experience! I’d more than likely go back but maybe with just my girlfriends lol.
Recipes That Go Well with Air Fryer Broccoli
- Mango Chili Lime Chicken
- Korean Spicy Tofu Meal Prep
- Tteokbokki Inspired Korean Meatballs
- Rosemary Citrus Chicken Meal Prep
- Spicy Korean Chicken Meal Prep
WANT TO TRY ANOTHER AIRFRYER RECIPE?
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- Simple Airfryer Turkey Dinner
- Air fryer Baked Potato
- How To Cook Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer
- Boneless Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Tofu Cubes
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Sandra Shaffer says
I’ve only tried about a handful of recipes using my air fryer, so I’m excited to break it out again and whip up some broccoli. Nutritional yeast will be a delicious addition. Love simple and nutritious side dishes!
Leah says
Well, I don’t think this recipe can get any easier. I love how fresh these sound, and the different flavor options you give as well. This is such a great side dish, and so easy for a fast meal. Thanks for the flavorful inspiration.
Tina says
I don’t have an air fryer yet but all these great recipes are making me want to buy one. Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies, partially I’ll admit because it goes great with butter. Thanks for this recipe, you make it look so easy.
Jenni LeBaron says
I keep seeing delicious and easy recipes like this and it makes me certain that I should consider buying an air fryer! The edges get perfectly crisp, just the way I like them! I also love the addition of a bit of cheese here!
Marisa F. Stewart says
I never would have thought you could make broccoli in an air fryer. What a versatile piece of equipment. I’ve been toying with the idea of purchasing one and after seeing what you’ve done with broccoli — well, I’m getting one. Love the seasoning you used on the veggie – that’s exactly what we do.
Sean says
Simple and delightful! Broccoli is a go-to around here (mainly because the kids love it), and it’s always great to have a new way to cook it. I don’t have an air-fryer yet (trying to figure out the counter space) but I’ve seen so many great recipes for it lately that I’m thinking it’s time to take the plunge!
Dana says
We roast broccoli on the reg in this house. It’s our fave veg side. I’ve never thought to throw it in the air fryer, though! We have one, and I very rarely use it. I’ve just sort of run out of ideas for it. But this is a great reason to dig it out. Can’t wait to give this a go!
Debra says
Seriously THAT easy? I think I’m beginning to cave….an air fryer seems to be in my NEAR future. Everyone would just LOVE broccoli done this way.
Trish Bozeman says
OK, OK. I’ve been on the fence about getting an air fryer, but this may have just convinced me! Roasted broccoli is a staple in our house, but who wants to turn on that oven in the summer? NOT US! A must try!