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Crispy air fryer broccoli on white plate with golden edges, served on clean kitchen counter with air fryer in background"

Easy Air Fryer Broccoli: Crispy and Healthy

Crispy air fryer broccoli in under 15 minutes with just a few ingredients. A healthy side dish everyone will love!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 2-3 minutes.
    Fresh broccoli florets in a bowl next to olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt on a clean kitchen countertop
  • In a bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until evenly coated.
  • Place broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
    Broccoli florets being poured into an air fryer basket for cooking
  • Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and lightly browned.
    Golden crispy broccoli fresh out of the air fryer on a white plate
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast before serving if desired.
    Parmesan cheese being sprinkled over hot crispy broccoli from a wooden spoon
  • Serve immediately as a healthy side dish or snack!

Notes

For extra crunch, don’t overcrowd the basket. You can also add lemon juice or hot sauce for more flavor.