Description
Air fryer roasted broccoli is a quick and healthy side dish that delivers crispy edges and tender florets with minimal oil. Ready in under 15 minutes, this easy recipe transforms broccoli into a flavorful favorite that pairs perfectly with any meal. With customizable seasonings and a light, roasted texture, it’s the ultimate simple, nutritious, and delicious veggie side.
Ingredients
1 medium broccoli head, cut into florets
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1/2 tsp salt and pepper, or to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp all-purpose seasoning (such as Vegeta)
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Toss broccoli florets with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoning until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place broccoli in the basket in a single layer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally, until broccoli is tender with crispy, slightly charred edges.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or extra seasonings if desired.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to avoid soggy broccoli.
- Omit Parmesan cheese or use nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
- Add lemon juice and zest after cooking for brightness.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
