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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 m

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Wash the broccoli. Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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.