Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Broccoli
Make perfectly tender and crispy broccoli in your air fryer with this simple recipe featuring garlic and Parmesan cheese. This is a quick, flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli: Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Drying them well helps them crisp up in the air fryer.
- Season the broccoli: Place the dried florets in a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Add dry seasonings: Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the broccoli. Toss again until all pieces are coated.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius) for 3 minutes.
- Air fry in batches: Place the seasoned broccoli in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary for best crisping results.
- Cook: Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Finish: Remove the basket and immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice (if using) over the hot broccoli. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the crispy air fryer broccoli to a serving plate and enjoy this easy air fryer vegetable recipe.
Notes
- For the crispiest results, ensure your broccoli florets are completely dry before tossing them with oil. Excess moisture creates steam, leading to soggy broccoli.
- If you are using frozen broccoli, do not thaw it first. Toss it directly with oil and seasonings, and increase the cooking time by 2 to 4 minutes.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, use 1/2 teaspoon of fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder, but add it only during the last 2 minutes of cooking to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 8