This recipe for Air Fryer Broccoli coats each piece in a tasty garlic seasoning and roasts them to perfection!
These broccoli bites are jam-packed with garlic bits and parmesan for the perfect side dish and they’re naturally low carb!
Why We Love This Air Fryer Side
- Fresh broccoli is easy to find all year long (although frozen can be used).
- Everyone in my family loves this veggie!
- The garlic bits and the parm get a little bit crisp adding heaps of flavor.
- Cooked in the air fryer, this side takes just minutes!
- While this is a side dish, it’s yummy enough to enjoy as a quick snack.
Ingredients
It’s hard to go wrong with any recipe that only has 4 ingredients!
VEGETABLES Broccoli has a great flavor when roasted or air fried. Use fresh broccoli but feel free to add in some cauliflower or use broccolini instead!
SEASONING Fresh garlic is really the key to this recipe. It has a lot of natural sugars (which is why roasted garlic is so good) and it caramelizes beautifully! Salt, pepper and parmesan are really all you need!
KITCHEN TIP
Any water or moisture will cause the broccoli to steam (instead of roast) so be sure the broccoli is really dry before you begin. I wash my broccoli the day before (or buy pre-washed broccoli) when I can.
How to Make Air Fryer Broccoli
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in an airtight container and shake to coat.
- Press any little bits of cheese and garlic into the florets before adding to the air fryer.
- Cook according to recipe below.
Recipe Tips
- Ensure broccoli is completely dry after you wash it.
- Use fresh minced garlic for best results.
- Press any little bits of cheese and garlic into the florets before adding to the air fryer.
- Cook broccoli in a single layer for best results. If needed, cook in batches and once it is all cooked, place it all in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- For frozen broccoli add 3 to 5 minutes to the cooking time.
Broccoli Recipes We Love
- Broccoli Salad
- Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch
- Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
- Quick Broccoli and Cheese – ready in 15 minutes
- 20 Minute Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Crispy Garlic Air Fryer Broccoli
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ pound broccoli washed, dried, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Combine broccoli, olive oil, cheese, and garlic in a container with a lid and shake until evenly coated.
- Press any remaining cheese into the broccoli florets. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place in a single layer in the air fryer and cook 5-7 minutes or until broccoli reaches the desired texture.
Notes
- Ensure broccoli is completely dry after you wash it. Any moisture will cause it to steam and not roast.
- Use fresh minced garlic for best results.
- Press any little bits of cheese and garlic into the florets before adding to the air fryer.
- Cook broccoli in a single layer for best results. If needed, cook in batches and once it is all cooked, place it all in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- For frozen broccoli add 3 to 5 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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New Air Fryer, I tried Crispy Garlic Broccoli tonight, followed the sheet you had. Was not done, but was browned but . 1/2 lb. broccoli, single layer. Had to lower it to 300F for 3 minutes more.
Was washed the day before, cut into bite-sized pieces.
What did I do wrong. I have a Instant Vortex 6QT.
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Hi Rose, every air fryer cooks a bit differently so you might have to refer to your air fryer’s manual to see what it recommends for roasting veggies. I hope that helps!