This Air Fryer Broccoli is a quick & easy side dish that’s low carb, nutritious, and versatile! We add our favorite seasoning for extra flavor. You can serve this alongside just about any main dish!
I have to admit that sometimes broccoli can be a boring vegetable. But it doesn’t have to be! Steamed broccoli is good (especially with some cheese!) but we think this air fryer broccoli has a much better texture and flavor. The outside is roasted and a bit crisp with a soft tender inside.
Plus, it only takes a couple minutes to prepare with a bit of oil and your favorite seasoning. It cooks up quickly which makes it a great side dish if you’re working on a bigger meal with a main course. You can have this ready in under 15 minutes!
Be sure to check out our easy air fryer cauliflower recipe too for another quick, easy, and healthy side dish! These bacon wrapped green beans are pretty amazing too with a savory boost thanks to the bacon.
Ingredient Notes:
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Broccoli – Fresh broccoli florets are the way to go! Chop them up and rinse them well, or buy them pre-cut. If you have frozen broccoli, use this method for frozen broccoli in the air fryer.
Olive Oil – For air frying! You can use avocado oil here too if you prefer. It’ll help crisp up the exterior of the broccoli.
Seasoning – You can use pretty much whatever kind of seasoning you like for the broccoli. Plain salt is okay but we also like this with Greek seasoning such as Cavender’s, or (my personal favorite) Nature’s Seasons. You can use any other mix you like. Some Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes will spice things up!
We love how quick, easy, and versatile this air fryer broccoli recipe is! It takes hardly any time to prepare and cook and it’s the perfect side dish to go with just about anything. Plus it is light and healthy and low carb friendly too. The kids might still complain some but you can always top it with cheese or butter and they’ll usually come around!
How to Make Air Fryer Broccoli:
Add the broccoli to a colander and rinse under running water. Drain well, but do not pat dry.
Add the broccoli to your air fryer basket and drizzle with the olive oil. Use your hands or a pair of tongs and toss well to coat the broccoli in the oil. Sprinkle on the seasoning and toss again.
Air fry at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, depending on how crispy you’d like the edges of your broccoli.
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Storage & Reheating:
Store leftover broccoli in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until heated through.
I don’t recommend freezing cooked broccoli.
Recipe Tips!
For the best tasting results stick to these helpful tips when preparing air fryer broccoli:
- Fresh broccoli is better than frozen.
- Rinse the broccoli before seasoning/cooking. The water from rinsing will steam the broccoli a bit as it cooks, giving it a moist inside and crispy outside.
- Season it well! Broccoli is pretty bland so the seasoning matters!
- Pre-heat the air fryer for best results.
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