Air Fryer Broccoli is a delicious and easy to make air fryer recipe. You will fall in love all over again with this air fried broccoli!
AIR FRYER BROCCOLI RECIPE
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Broccoli is a huge comfort food for me. I love pairing it with Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese! The ultimate comfort combo!
INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER BROCCOLI
Broccoli - Fresh broccoli, cut into florets.
Oil - any mild flavored oil will work, olive, vegetable, avocado.
Salt and Pepper - to season the broccoli perfectly.
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HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BROCCOLI
- To make your air fryer broccoli, gently toss the cut broccoli florets with the oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place broccoli into air fryer basket.
- Turn the air fryer to 300 degrees F for 10 minutes. Shake air fryer basket after 5 minutes.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.
WHAT CAN YOU ACTUALLY COOK IN AN AIR FRYER?
Besides Air Fryer Broccoli, the options of what you can cook in this amazing appliance are truly endless! You know I’m crazy over this fried green beans recipe, but we’ve also cooked tofu, potatoes, french fries, Brussel sprouts and more!
Anything that your taste buds want to try straight out of the air fryer, give it a go!
While we don’t eat meat in our family, that doesn’t mean that you can’t cook up some fried chicken, chicken tenders, or anything else beer battered or deep fried to that perfect golden brown that you love and that you want with ease in the air fryer basket.
The great part about cooking with an air fryer? The cook time is a breeze. Like literally no time…at all.
For us, we love to use our Power AirFryer XL We like the digital controls on this fryer. Be sure, of course, to check price points to make sure you are getting a fair deal. The prices can vary!
HOW EASY IS IT TO USE THE AIR FRYER?
When I say it’s super simple, it’s simple. You literally set the temp, figure out the time, and wait for that food to be done. No waiting to preheat your oven, you can use this to easily fry foods. You are going to love this cooking method!
Is there any other appliance out there that is as simple as that? And clean-up? A total breeze.
If appliances were made to help you out in the kitchen and save you time, this power air fryer xl does just that. You’ll be working in the kitchen so much less with the use of this appliance!
AIR FRYER SUCCESS EACH AND EVERY TIME
I’ve owned my air fryer now for a while, and I have to be honest…I’ve yet to find a recipe that I don’t love. And did I mention how simple it is?
To say I’m a creature of habit is an understatement. I love being able to cook a meal and know with confidence that it’s going to taste amazing each and every time.
With the Air Fryer, I absolutely have no doubts. I know that from the moment I press start, to the moment that I remove the food from the machine, it will be cooked to perfection each and every time.
WHY AIR FRYER BROCCOLI?
That’s a great question, we eat a lot of broccoli in our house. Sometimes we get a little tired of your basic boiled broccoli, so I wanted to “mix” it up.
Broccoli or mini trees as they are often called in our house are loved by each family member. The kids love broccoli raw or cooked. I know, I know, I am a lucky mom!
One cool fact about broccoli is that it has a great amount of vitamin C in it as well as iron. When you pair those two together, its a great match.
You see the vitamin C helps the body to absorb iron, so this is a WIN! Especially, if you have somebody in your family with low iron! So with our love for broccoli, I thought why not try some broccoli in an air fryer! Right?!
Call me crazy but this air fried broccoli recipe is addicting. I literally ate the entire test batch in one sitting. 🙂
There are many recipes for how to roast broccoli in an air fryer. The recipes come in a wide range of cooking temperatures and times. For this oil less fryer recipe, we choose to cook the broccoli on a lower temperature and for a longer time period than most recipes.
This gave us the perfect combination of tender and crispy broccoli!
CAN I USE FROZEN BROCCOLI IN THE AIR FRYER?
Yes, you can use frozen broccoli. Some people prefer using frozen broccoli, especially if you like a more tender broccoli verses a crisper broccoli.
Frozen broccoli gives you a much different texture than fresh broccoli. It's all about what you want! Test each and pick your favorite!
I DON'T HAVE AN AIR FRYER, BUT I WANT ONE
That’s okay, we know you are dying to make some air fryer broccoli! You can check out all the air fryers we recommend on our air fryer review post
I DON'T HAVE THE SAME AIR FRYER AS YOU
That’s okay! Each air fryer seems to run a touch differently. If you don’t have a power airfryer xl, you might need to adjust your cooking times a bit. Just watch carefully in the last 2-3 minutes.
CAN I AIR FRY BROCCOLINI?
Yes you can! For this vegan broccoli recipe, you can use broccoli OR broccolini.
CAN I AIR FRYER OTHER VEGETABLES?
Yes, air fryer vegetables are pretty popular and easy to make! I have also made corn, zucchini, carrots, green beans and brussel sprouts!
DO YOU USE OIL TO AIR FRY BROCCOLI?
Yes, we do use oil in this recipe though this is an oil less fryer. I prefer to add a little oil into this recipe to help the broccoli crisp up!
MY FAVORITE AIR FRYER RECIPES
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are one of my most popular recipes, and for good reason. Air fryer baked potatoes are just better!
Risotto Balls in the air fryer are a fancier recipe that uses leftover rice to make a delicious appetizer.
Air Fryer Pickles are fried pickles, just like at the fair, but with way less oil and mess.
Still don’t have an air fryer of your own? Be sure to check out our air fryer reviews from several of the top models out there.
(And while I’m crazy over my Air Fryer, I’m also just as crazy about my Instant Pot as well. I love gadgets, what can I say? If you are looking for a few instant recipes or easy instant pot recipes, you can check out our instant pot stuffed peppers, instant pot taco soup, instant pot cheesy potato leek soup, instant pot black beans and instant pot leek soup.)
EASY BROCCOLI RECIPES
Cheesy Broccoli Casserole is a family favorite comfort food dish.
Broccoli and Cheese Risotto makes an amazing side dish for any meal.
Cranberry Broccoli Salad is delicious any time of the year.
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Air Fryer Broccoli
Ingredients
- 3 c broccoli florets
- 1 t oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make your air fryer broccoli, gently toss the cut broccoli florets with the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place broccoli into air fryer basket.
- Turn the air fryer to 300 degrees F for 10 minutes. Shake air fryer basket after 5 minutes.
- ENJOY your air fryer broccoli!
Notes
Nutrition
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- Air Fryer Calculator (convert oven recipes to air fryer)
- Common Air Fryer Mistakes
- Air Fryer Cooking Times Cheat Sheet
- Can You Put Foil in the Air Fryer
- How to Clean Your Air Fryer
- Tips for Your Air Fryer
- Cosori Air Fryer Reviews
More Air Fryer Goodies:
- Meat + Veg Newsletter
- Air Fryer Recipes – Facebook Group (large + fast paced – meat/veg)
- Air Fryer Recipes for Seniors – Facebook Group
- Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes – Facebook Group
- Air Fryer Eats – Facebook Group (slower paced)
Wow this looks so healthy and delicious!
Kasey
Thanks!
I just got an air fryer for Christmas, and I didn't even think that I could make broccoli in it! How smart!
Perfect timing! Enjoy that broccoli!
I had never seen an air fryer before, so it was interesting to read your post. Thanks for sharing.
Very welcome!
I was just talking about the airfryer this week, waiting on mine and will be trying out lots of recipes.
Enjoy cooking with your air fryer!
Crispy and tender little mini trees! They look fantastic!
They are perfectly delicious!
What a GREAT idea! I love broccoli and am getting a little bored of the steamed version - you've inspired me to change it up. Thank you!
Thank you!
I have been on the fence about getting an air fryer for some time now. I love that you can cook veggies this way - it makes the idea of purchasing one all the more appealing.
I love cooking veggies in my air fryer!
Wow! I had no idea you could cook veggies in an air fryer. It looks simple enough and I'm always looking for new ways to serve broccoli. Now, I definitely need to get an air fryer!
For sure you need one!
I don't have an air fryer (yet) but would love to have one. I am going to check if we could squeeze it in our budget this month. There are so many things I can do in an air fryer and to add to the fact that I will be serving my family healthier meals is something I would really love to do. Thanks for the recipe. I am adding it to my collection for air fryer recipes to try.
Yet, is the key word, right? I bet you get one soon. So many things to make!
This looks good - I wish I had an air fryer! I like that it doesn't look mushy. It sounds so convenient to cook in the air fryer. Great way to eat healthier and get in those veggies!
Yes, a great way to get in the veggies!
I have never tried air frying broccoli before but really want to give it a try! I feel like I prepare veggies the same way, which makes for a boring meal so this is definitely something I want to make, thanks for the idea!
You are welcome!
I have never thought to use my airfryer for broccoli, this is a great idea. I love to experiment with it so I am going to try this one.
Its so tasty!
I love that you can cook lots on the air fryer. I will be buying one soon. Love this easy broccoli recipe!
Awesome, thanks for stopping by!
I've been considering an air fryer for meats. I didn't realize I could prepare veggie in it. That right there convinces me to buy one today.
Yep! Almost anything you can make in it!
Ooh, this a nice option. I have an air fryer but have only tried potatoes.
Yes, we love this option!
HI! How would I adjust this recipe for using frozen broccoli florets?
Thanks!
Hello Merriam! I actually haven't tried this recipe with frozen broccoli before. But it should work fine because its just broccoli, oil and some salt and pepper. You should be able to add the frozen florets in the basket after being tossed with oil and S and P. Then you might need to adjust the cook time a touch longer 🙂
Hands down... Best.Broccoli.EVER!!! 11 min was perfect for us. We like a tad charred and crunchy. Added a pinch of garlic powder and smoked paprika. Delish !
YAY! I am So glad you are as addicted as I am!
I am not going to lie, I wasn't sure I'd like this recipe. But I did. I love roasted broccoli and until now nothing has compared! This was really good. I cooked it longer to get a good char.
Hi Charlene, thanks for coming back to comment! So glad you liked it! I like the char too!