Air Fryer Broccoli

4.50 from 4 votes

Crisp and tender Roasted Broccoli made in the Air fryer with very little oil, is so delicious!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer broccoli

Diet Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb, Vegan

Method Air Fryer, Oven

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 82kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Prep:
Cut the broccoli head into small sized florets, roughly the same size for even cooking. Rince the broccoli thoroughly with water, pat them dry on a kitchen towel.
Season:
Place broccoli florets to a medium bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss them well, until evenly coated with the seasoning. Using your hands works best for this.
Preheat:
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Transfer the broccoli to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air Fry:
Air fryer them at 390°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes or until slightly brown and crisp. Shake the basket halfway through. Mine was cooked perfectly in 7 minutes.
Serve:
Drizzle some freshly squeezed lemon juice on the roasted broccoli for extra flavor and serve immediately. Tastes best when it's hot.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the seasoned broccoli evenly in a single layer.
Cook for about 15-17 minutes or until slightly brown and crisp. You may have to turn them once halfway through.

Cut them the same size: This helps for quick and even cooking.
Work in batches. Make sure to spread the broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket leaving some space between each other. Cook in batches if needed.
Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the cauliflower florets to be cooked evenly.
Serve them right away: This crispy roasted broccoli gets soggy as they sit and cool.
The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.

Lemon wedges and/or zest: Add a fresh squeeze of lemon juice right before serving.
Balsamic Vinegar: You can toss 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar before roasting.
Cheese: Sprinkle freshly-grated grated Parmesan cheese after roasting.
Herbs: add a handful of fresh finely chopped mint, parsley, or cilantro.
Seasonings: You can sprinkle some Italian seasoning and red chili flakes before roasting.
Spices: You can also add ground cumin, turmeric, red chili flakes, and garam masala for an Indian twist. Taco seasoning for Mexican twist before roasting.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.