Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli: A 10-Minute Side Dish Wonder!
Air Fryer Broccoli: master perfectly crispy, tender florets with lemon and Parmesan cheese in just 10 minutes. A quick and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of fresh broccoli
- 1/2 fresh lemon
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli. Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the broccoli florets with the vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Add the broccoli to the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. Add the lemon half.
- Air fry the broccoli and lemon at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Open the basket halfway through cooking time. Use tongs to move the broccoli around to make sure it cooks evenly.
- Place the air-fried broccoli into a clean bowl. Squeeze the juice from the lemon half over the broccoli. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
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Notes
- For extra crispy florets, ensure the broccoli is completely dry before tossing with oil. Excess moisture can steam the broccoli instead of crisping it.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to maintain a single layer. This allows hot air to circulate properly around each piece.
- If you prefer a softer texture, reduce the cooking time by a minute or two. For more char, add an extra minute at the end. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to maintain a single layer. This allows hot air to circulate properly around each piece.
- If you prefer a softer texture, reduce the cooking time by a minute or two. For more char, add an extra minute at the end. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.