Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Salad: Your New Go-To!
Crispy air fryer broccoli salad with savory bacon and garlic is a quick, healthy, and delicious side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli (, cut into bite sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons oil ( (approximately))
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt (, to taste)
- fresh cracked black pepper (, to taste)
- 3-4 slices bacon (, cooked & cut into bite sized pieces )
- 1/2 cup dried fruit of choice ((dried cranberries, apricots, raisins, etc. – cut larger fruit into 1/2-inch pieces))
- 1/4 cup roasted nuts of choice ((pecans, almonds, cashews, etc. – chop larger nuts if desired))
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss broccoli florets with oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy, shaking the basket halfway through.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked bacon bits, dried fruit, roasted nuts, and minced red onion.
- Add the air-fried broccoli and mayonnaise to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.