Air-Fryer Broccoli
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:2 servings
- 2small broccoli heads (1 scant pound), florets cut into 1 ½- to 2-inch pieces
- 2½tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2½teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1lemon wedge, for squeezing
- Lemon zest, sesame seeds, fish sauce, chile crisp or chile oil, for serving (optional)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
309 calories; 19 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 12 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 13 grams protein; 354 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Heat air fryer to 375 degrees, if preheating is recommended for your air fryer.
- Step 2
Add the broccoli to a medium bowl, along with any tiny stray pieces from the cutting board (they will get crunchy and browned). Drizzle with the olive oil, soy sauce and red-pepper flakes and toss to coat.
- Step 3
Transfer broccoli to the air fryer basket. Use a spatula to scrape any remaining soy sauce and oil from the bowl over the broccoli. (Every drop can help the broccoli char and deepen the flavor.) Fry at 375 degrees for 9 minutes, tossing the broccoli halfway through with tongs or shaking the basket, until the heads of the florets are browned and crisped and broccoli stems are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 4
Transfer broccoli to a serving bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Top with lemon zest, sesame seeds, fish sauce, chile crisp or chile oil, if desired.
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Stewart In Houston
Order these parchment paper (perforated) air fryer basket liners from Amazon for 200 at under $9.00. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B099DWVQ1K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Remy
The same effect may be achieved by preheating the oven to 400, tossing florets with a bit of olive oil, putting everything on a parchment paper lined sheet pan and roasting for 15 or so minutes. No mess, same crunchy delicious broccoli and no need to worry about where the little tidbits have gone!
KASinYVR
The benefit of the air-fryer is that you don't have to heat an entire oven for a small serving of broccoli. Most air-fryers don't need parchment as they clean up in a jiffy, just like they heat up in a couple of minutes. I'm a fan because of the convenience and using less electricity.
Dee
I get the best results if I microwave the broccoli one minute first, then air fry for only 4 minutes.
Deborah
How do you keep the little bits and the sauce from dripping through the basket and making a mess?
Marcia
Put a sheet pan below
Becca
I have roasted frozen broccoli florets in the air fryer with success. The close quarters and air circulation allow it to defrost and roast at the same time.
Ben
You don't, but the texture is best if you blanch them first. Otherwise, the stem areas will be undercooked when the tops are perfectly browned.
PedsICU RN
We’ve recently been through a renovation and been reliant upon a countertop air fryer/oven for a year. I have tried all ways I know possible to roast broccoli in the thing and it’s always a bit too dry and blackened for me. It retains the oil and natural moisture much better in a conventional oven. If you have an oven I’d stick to it.
lisa
Don’t you have to blanch before cooking in the air fryer?
Nina
7 min better. Good flavor
Patty
Added a tsp of minced garlic in the jar when cooking. Was delicious!
sumwug
Air fryer cooking time here is way too long for my fryer. Also temp too high. Will try microwaving first and then shorter roast time. Otherwise delicious but it’s important to get the texture right
Heather
I just did it with the low sodium soy sauce and olive oil (no lemon or red pepper flakes, though that sounds delicious also), and it was really good. The soy sauce gives it a sweetness and it caramelizes to a delightful crunch.
Laura
This is my favorite way to make roasted broccoli! So delicious every time!
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whole fam loves
M. Broad
It would be very helpful if air fryer recipes specified whether to use the basket insert or flat insert with holes that many come with. In this recipe, for example, should I put the broccoli in with or without the insert? The insert would create air underneath, which could aid in crispness, but would be bad with the sauce, I assume. (For clarity, I use an instant pot fryer and you often don’t use an insert with it.)
Becca
I have roasted frozen broccoli florets in the air fryer with success. The close quarters and air circulation allow it to defrost and roast at the same time.
Lisa C
Super easy...great-tasting, quick side for a weekday meal. A nice change from steamed broccoli (which is our fallback option when we need veggies).
Joshua Gitelson
Subbed ⅓ of the soy sauce for Worcester sauce, with great results.
Alascat
It was OK, but certainly fast & easy.
Bonvan
The suggestion to microwave for a minute prior was genius! I've only had an airfryer for about a month and this will be my go to veggie method.
Dee
I get the best results if I microwave the broccoli one minute first, then air fry for only 4 minutes.
PedsICU RN
We’ve recently been through a renovation and been reliant upon a countertop air fryer/oven for a year. I have tried all ways I know possible to roast broccoli in the thing and it’s always a bit too dry and blackened for me. It retains the oil and natural moisture much better in a conventional oven. If you have an oven I’d stick to it.
Gregg
I have not used this air fryer recipe yet, but I love to roast broccoli in the oven. I add a small amount (~1-2 tsp) of honey along with the olive oil to help with the char. I also work the oil and honey into the broccoli with my hands to ensure an even coating. So tasty!
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