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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes » Easy Air Fryer Broccoli (Fresh or Frozen)

    Easy Air Fryer Broccoli (Fresh or Frozen)

    Published: Sep 13, 2021 · Modified: Sep 20, 2022 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Healthy and easy, this air fryer broccoli recipe is proof that you can air fry fresh vegetables with delicious results. It’s an adult and kid friendly side dish that’s ready in 10 minutes. Let’s make it…

    Closeup of Broccoli Air Fried

    Table of Contents

    • Why this ​​air fryer broccoli recipe is my favorite
    • Ingredients
    • How to cook broccoli in air fryer
    • FAQs
    • What you need to air fry food
    • Easy air fryer recipes
    • Why I wrote this recipe
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Why this ​​air fryer broccoli recipe is my favorite

    • Ready in about 10 minutes.
    • Husband and kid-approved.
    • You can use fresh or frozen broccoli.
    • It’s a healthy air fryer recipe.
    • Great last-minute side dish.

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make my broccoli air fryer recipe.

    Infographic with ingredients to make broccoli air fryer recipe
    • Broccoli, florets (about 1 broccoli head)
    • Olive oil
    • Fresh garlic (or use a pinch of garlic powder)
    • Salt + pepper
    • Optional to serve: lemon wedges and fresh parmesan cheese

    How to cook broccoli in air fryer

    Infographic demonstrating steps on how to air fry broccoli
    1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
    2. To a large bowl, add the broccoli, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
    3. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray if desired. Add seasoned broccoli to air fryer basket, and air fry it for 3 minutes. Shake basket or toss broccoli in air fryer with tongs or a spatula, then air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until charred to your desired level of doneness.
    4. Serve air fried broccoli with a squeeze of lemon and/or ​​freshly grated parmesan.
    Roasted Air Fryer Broccoli
    This roasted broccoli dish is one of the reasons I love using my air fryer to make simple weeknight meals.

    FAQs

    What do you serve with broccoli?

    Serve broccoli with your favorite blue cheese dip, ranch dressing, or jalapeno ranch dip.

    Can you air fry frozen broccoli?

    Yes, use the same steps to this fresh air fryer broccoli recipe and adjust the time until your broccoli is completely cooked.

    What you need to air fry food

    • Air Fryer Machine: In Sip Bite Go recipe tutorials, you’ll see the higher end model, the Philips Airfryer XXL Digital. Other popular air fryers include the Ninja Foodi, NuWave, and Black & Decker.
    • Air Fryer Accessories: Save time with reusable air fryer basket liners and this bundle of air fryer accessories.

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    Air Fried Broccoli

    Why I wrote this recipe

    If you’re looking for more broccoli recipes to make in the air fryer, I get you. Some weeks it’s the only vegetable my toddler will eat! That is why I wanted to figure out the best methods of how to air fry broccoli in the first place.

    So there are similar things you can air fry, like beef and broccoli together, broccoli bites (see this post on air fryer veggie tots), tempura broccoli, broccoli with cauliflower, frozen broccoli, or broccolini.

    Get inspired and shop the freezer and prepared aisle of your stores and stay tuned for more recipes here on Sip Bite Go.

    See how to grill broccoli…

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs, I think this air fryer broccoli recipe proves that there is so much more to air fry than french fries and frozen burritos. Enjoy eating your vegetables!

    To get my latest and greatest recipes before they’re shared on the site, connect with me on Instagram @sipbitego. And for more deliciousness, subscribe to the Sip Bite Go channel and see the Sip Bite Go recipe collection.

    Closeup of Broccoli Air Fried

    Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Healthy and easy, this air fryer broccoli recipe is proof that you can air fry fresh vegetables with delicious results. It's an adult and kid friendly side dish that’s ready in 10 minutes. Let’s make it…
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 202kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups broccoli florets (about 1 broccoli head)
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ⅛ pepper black
    • ½ lemon wedges
    • 2 tbsp parmesan freshly grated (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
    • To a large bowl, add the broccoli, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
    • Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray if desired. Add seasoned broccoli to air fryer basket, and air fry it for 3 minutes. Shake basket or toss broccoli in air fryer with tongs or a spatula, then air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until charred to your desired level of doneness.
    • Serve air fried broccoli with a squeeze of lemon and/or freshly grated parmesan.

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    Notes

    Can you air fry frozen broccoli? Yes, use the same steps to this fresh air fryer broccoli recipe and adjust the time until your broccoli is completely cooked.
    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/air-fryer-broccoli
    See the recipe video for air frying broccoli on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg
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