The Best Air Fryer Broccoli

The Best Air Fryer Broccoli

from 40aprons.com
20 min
4 servings

This air fryer broccoli is simply the best! Using a special but easy method to get the broccoli tender without being burnt, like so many other air fryer broccoli recipes, this side dish is just like a delicious oven-roasted broccoli but in a fraction of the time.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh broccoli florets (dried well)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • zest of 1 lemon (optional, for garnish)
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat air fryer to 320° Fahrenheit. In large bowl or bag, combine broccoli florets, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat broccoli well, making sure to work oil into crowns of broccoli to ensure they crisp well.

  2. 2

    Place seasoned broccoli florets in air fryer basket in one flat layer. Place in air fryer and cook at 320° for 6 minutes.

  3. 3

    After 6 minutes, increase air fryer temperature to 400° Fahrenheit. Cook broccoli at 400° for 3 to 4 minutes or until florets are crispy on edges. Remove broccoli from air fryer, garnish with lemon zest and grated parmesan if desired, and serve warm.