Description
This crispy garlic air fryer broccoli is a flavor-forward side dish that is easy to make and pairs well with almost anything.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until evenly coated.
- Arrange the broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish, sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fresh, small-to-medium florets for the best results. Dry the broccoli thoroughly after washing to ensure crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: broccoli, air fryer, sides, vegetarian, healthy