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A white bowl full of browned Air Fryer broccoli florets with fresh Parmesan cheese grated over top and a Parmesan cheese block in the background
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Air Fryer Broccoli

Air Fryer broccoli with Parmesan cheese is incredibly crispy on the outside, perfectly cooked through and tender on the inside, and ready in about 10 minutes!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
  • 1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

For serving:

  • Extra grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 300 (if yours requires preheating).
  • Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder to coat evenly.
  • Spray the Air Fryer tray with cooking spray then add the broccoli in an even layer. Cook at 300 for 8-10 minutes, pausing to shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to help the broccoli cook evenly. (Check for doneness at 8 minutes to avoid burning them. Add an additional 1-2 minutes as needed.)
  • Serve hot, sprinkled with extra Parmesan cheese.

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Notes

Bite size: Cut your broccoli florets into bite size pieces. Huge florets take longer to cook through, have less surface area to get crispy and are harder to eat. Bite size is the way to go.
Shake the tray: Shaking the tray about halfway through the cook time helps ensure even cooking and crisping.
Batches: If your Air Fryer is on the smaller side, you may need to work in batches. If so, just add all the cooked broccoli at the end, even if they’re stacked, for an additional minute of cook time to warm them through and have them ready to serve.
Like it spicy? You could add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix for these broccoli for a little kick.
Dipping sauces for Air Fryer broccoli:
  • Ranch or Caesar dressing
  • Honey mustard
  • Tahini sauce
  • Creamy pesto dip
  • Green goddess dressing

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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