This air fryer broccoli recipe makes a quick, healthy, and easy side dish that you can serve on its own and with your favourite toppings.
Deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this air fryer broccoli makes a quick, healthy, and easy side dish that you can serve on its own and with your favourite toppings.
The broccoli florets are tossed in olive oil, salt, and garlic powder first, then cooked in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes.
This air fryer broccoli can simply be enjoyed on its own. However, I also like to serve it with my whipped feta cheese dip topped with thinly sliced red onions, lemon juice, and chilli flakes.
For more topping inspiration, check my suggestions below.
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Ingredients for this air fry broccoli recipe
To make this dish you will need:
- 2 medium broccoli heads, cut into florets
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
TOPPINGS (optional)
- whipped feta cheese dip
- 1/4 small red onion
- lemon juice
- chilli flakes
How to make this air fryer broccoli recipe
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C ( 350°F).
Step 2: Prepare the broccoli
In a mixing, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder.
Step 3: Air fry the broccoli
Arrange the broccoli in an even layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket. Air fry the broccoli for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
Step 4: Serve
Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish and serve with the toppings of your choice.
Additional topping suggestions
Air fry broccoli is very versatile and pairs well with many different food and flavours. Here are some suggestions:
- Cheese: Add a sprinkle of cheese on top of your air fry broccoli. Parmesan is delicious, but you can also use pecorino, cheddar, feta, blue cheese, etc… If you want to melt the cheese, simply add it on top of the cooked broccoli and return the basket to the air fryer. Cook for an additional 1 or 2 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Nuts: Add some extra crunch with a sprinkle of almonds, cashews, pine nuts, hazelnuts, or walnuts.
- Breadcrumbs: Toss the cooked broccoli in seasoned breadcrumbs and return the basket to the air fryer. Cook for an additional 1 or 2 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden.
- Fresh Herbs: For a boost of flavour, add chopped herbs like parsley, oregano, coriander, thyme, basil, rosemary, or dill.
- Lemon Juice + Zest: Drizzle some lemon juice and zest for some extra tang.
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I hope you enjoy this air fryer broccoli recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
Air Fryer Broccoli
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Ingredients
- 2 medium broccoli heads, cut into florets
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
TO SERVE (optional)
- whipped feta cheese dip
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- lemon juice, to taste
- chilli flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 180°C ( 350°F).
- In a mixing, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder.2 medium broccoli heads, cut into florets, 3 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Arrange the broccoli in an even layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the broccoli for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish and serve with the toppings of your choice.
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https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/air-fryer-broccoli/
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