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How to Cook Broccoli in an Air Fryer

This air fryer broccoli recipe is extra quick and easy: in just 20 minutes, you will have a smoky tasty veggie dish, all the more delicious with fruity nutty parmesan cheese and fragrant parsley on top.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 20 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer broccoli, air fryer broccoli recipe, how to cook broccoli in an air fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 136 kcal

Ingredients (8)

  • 24 oz broccoli cut into florets
  • 0.5 oz parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Cut the broccoli into florets: Wash the broccoli under running water, then pat dry. Place the broccoli on a cutting board, the large stem facing up. With a paring knife, slice the large florets away from the large stem, one by one. Half or quarter the florets to have even pieces.

2

Finely chop the parsley.

Cook:

1

Season the broccoli: Add 24 oz broccoli, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice to a large mixing bowl. Toss well to coat evenly.

2

Air fry the broccoli: Place the seasoned broccoli in the air fryer’s basket and cook at 375°F for 12 minutes. Shake halfway through.

3

Garnish and serve: Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl, then sprinkle with 0.5 oz shredded parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 136 kcal | Fat 9 g | Saturated Fat 2 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | Cholesterol 3 mg | Sodium 263 mg | Potassium 562 mg | Carbohydrate 12 g | Fiber 5 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 6 g | Vitamin A 1238 IU | Vitamin C 155 mg | Calcium 129 mg | Iron 1 mg