Make crispy yet tender broccoli in the air fryer! They are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. A quick and healthy side dish the whole family will love!
I used my oven to roast broccoli before I got my air fryer. But depending on how much time I have to put dinner on the table- that roasted broccoli never made it to the table, or worst yet was completely burnt or at times undercooked.
The air fryer is a godsend to us busy moms. It takes 10 minutes to get perfect air-fried crispy broccoli. I have a secret trick that I use the make broccoli tender but crispy. So read on!
Expert tips
Here are a few tips to make perfect roasted broccoli every time:
Cut the broccoli florets into similar bite-sized pieces so they roast evenly.
Add a tablespoon or two of water to the air fryer basket to get crispy but tender broccoli.
Spread the broccoli in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed. After cooking, place all the broccoli in the air fryer and heat up for one minute.
I hope you’ll love this dish as much as we do!
Ingredients
1 large head broccoli around 1.5 lbs cut into bite sized florets
2 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon parmesan (fresh or pre shredded in a can)
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
Garnishes
red chili flakes
Instructions
Toss the broccoli florets in oil, parmesan, salt and pepper. Massage the florets to get the seasonings to every nook and cranny.
Add about 2 tablespoon of water to the air fryer basket. Place the florets in a single layer on the inner air fryer basket (perforated).
Roast at 375°F for 8 to 9 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket half way through.
Garnish with chili flakes and more parmesan.
Notes
Cut the broccoli into even bite sized pieces.
Add about 2 tablespoons of water to the air fryer basket to get crispy but tender broccoli.
Place the broccoli in a single layer on the air fryer basket. Cook in batches. After cooking, place all the broccoli in the basket and heat it up for a minute.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, covered for 2 to 3 days.
