Air Fryer Broccoli

A bowl filled with roasted broccoli florets sits on a white surface beside a fork, a striped towel, and small bowls of ground pepper and breadcrumbs.

Busy nights call for quick, healthy sides and this Air Fryer Broccoli is the answer. In less than 20 minutes, you'll have crispy, golden florets that taste oven-roasted but cook fast and with less oil. It's the easiest way to get veggies on the table!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer broccoli

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 11

Total Time 16

Servings servings

Calories 177

Author Gayle Bialas

Equipment

Ingredients

1 head broccoli, cut into florets (roughly 3 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your Air Fryer to 390℉ (if your model has this option).
Make sure to pat the florets dry so that no moisture remains, then place them in a large bowl or resealable bag. Add the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat or seal bag and shake well.
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or spray well with cooking spray. Place broccoli in an even, single layer in basket, being careful not to overcrowd (as we want crispy broccoli).
Cook for 5 minutes, remove basket and flip each floret, and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli starts to brown and turn crisp. (Note: if you like softer broccoli, decrease the cooking time by 1-2 minutes.) Serve immediately.

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Notes

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Air fryer at 375℉ for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness. You can also reheat in the microwave until it's warmed through.
See my tips and tricks for making this Air Fryer Broccoli above the recipe box.

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