Easy Air Fryer Broccoli (Crispy + Obsessively Good!)
Air fryer broccoli is SO crispy and delicious, with irresistible charred bits that taste so good I can eat the whole basket.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli florets that's 3 crowns of broccoli
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
OPTIONAL SEASONINGS
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- Juice of ½ lemon to finish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Season the broccoli: Toss broccoli with oil in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and optional seasonings (if using). Sprinkle over broccoli, along with parmesan (if using) and toss to combine well.
- Air fry: Transfer broccoli to the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes, shake the basket, then continue cooking until broccoli is crisp-tender and slightly charred, 3-6 minutes more.
- Finish: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the broccoli before serving (if using).
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Notes
The broccoli is tasty even with just oil and salt, but the optional seasonings take it to the next level. I could eat the whole basket!
With the air fryer, using less oil can make your food crispier than using more oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg