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Cooked Broccoli in Bowl with Yogurt Dip and Lemon Slices
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5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Broccoli

This simple and delicious air fryer broccoli is made in minutes with minimal ingredients. Serve this crispy and tender broccoli as a side or a snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Western
Servings: 2
Calories: 197kcal
Author: Amy

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head broccoli
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt skip if serving a baby/ young child. Can be added after cooking for remaining family. Adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Cut broccoli away from the stem, into florets. Slice each floret into 2 or 3 slices to produce small even-sized pieces.
  • Place the florets in a mixing bowl with olive oil, garlic powder and salt (if adding). Gently toss to coat, making sure the florets are evenly coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the broccoli florets into the basket (in a single layer) and cook for 4 minutes. Check/ shake/ flip the florets and cook for a further 4-8 minutes (checking every couple of minutes) until crispy and tender.

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Notes

Timings will vary depending on the air fryer used and the size of broccoli florets, make sure to continually check and shake/stir.
Change it up...
  • GARLIC & LEMON: Make asper recipe but add a squeeze of lemon juice and some lemon zest after cooking.
  • TARRAGON & GARLIC: Make as per recipe and sprinkle with some fresh tarragon just after cooking.
  • PARMESAN & GARLIC: Add 2 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan before or after cooking
  • CHEDDAR & MUSTARD: Add a teaspoon of mustard to the oil before coating and add grated cheddar after cooking.
  • SPICY: Make as per recipe and toss with red pepper flakes after cooking.
Nutritional information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 965mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1894IU | Vitamin C: 271mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 2mg