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air fryer broccoli
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Air fried broccoli | Frozen broccoli in air fryer

Learn to make air fryer broccoli recipe, which is an easy side and is ready within minutes. Pair it with sticky tofu or roasted veggies for a good dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried broccoli, how to air fryer broccoli, ninja air fryer broccoli
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • knife
  • chopping board
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 broccoli cut in florets,
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tablespoon oil for 1 cup florets
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or as per taste
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions

  • Cut and wash the broccoli florets.shake off any excess water
  • Mix oil with salt and seasoning(garlic powder)
  • Toss the florets in the oil. Rub/brush the floret heads in the oil mix. This is to ensure that the heads are covered with oil, else they end up burnt.
  • Preheat the air fryer at 170 deg C | 340 F for 5 mins. Layer the broccoli in the air fryer crisping tray or basket without overlapping.
  • Air fry for 7-9 mins at 170 deg C | 340 F .Depending on the size of the florets the cook time might differ by 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Frozen broccoli in air fryer

  • Take the frozen broccoli out of the freezer. Brush oil on the florets, season with salt,spices. Preheat the air fryer at 170 deg C | 340 F for 5 mins. Layer the broccoli in the air fryer crisping tray or basket without overlapping
  • Air fry for 9-11 mins at 170 C | 340 deg F for crispy air fried frozen broccoli

Video

Notes

It is very important to rub the heads nicely, else they will end up soaking all the oil