Air Fryer Broccoli

A birds-eye view of broccoli on a white plate topped with sliced lemon wedges.

Air Fryer Broccoli is a super easy and quick side dish for any meal. Uses ONLY 3 main ingredients and cooks in ONLY 10 minutes in the air fryer. It's also Low-Calorie and Low-Carb!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 37kcal

Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

2 large heads broccoli stems cut off and cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1 - In a large bowl add your broccoli, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
Step 2 - Pour the broccoli mixture into the air fryer in a single layer. Air fry at 390 degrees for 10 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking process to be sure all sides cook evenly.
Step 3 - Serve as your new favorite side dish.
Optional - sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on top or squeeze some lemon juice over your broccoli. Yum! I like using this hand-held juice squeezer when adding lemon or lime juice to any of my food.

Notes

You want to cut your broccoli into even-sized small pieces only using the florets. This will help your broccoli turn out evenly cooked with a soft texture roasted around the edges.
Store your cooked broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you're ready to eat it again, toss it back into the air fryer to heat it up. Place in the air fryer at 350 degrees in an even layer for only about 2 - 3 minutes until warmed up.
It is possible to burn your broccoli in the air fryer! Make sure when you shake it halfway through check to see if it isn't already burning. If it is then turn your temperature down to 350 degrees for the remaining amount of time.

How can the kids help?

Have your child add the cut broccoli to the large mixing bowl.

Assist your children to also help with adding in the seasonings.

Your child can also help dump the broccoli into the air fryer.

If they are old enough teach them how to use an air fryer.

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