Air Fryer Broccoli

Air Fryer Broccoli is an easy way to cook broccoli, and I think it tastes even better than roasting! Broccoli is coated in olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, air-fried, then drizzled with fresh lemon juice. Ready in less than 15 minutes!

Can't get enough of broccoli side dishes? Try my broccoli casserole next.

About This Recipe

Ever since I got my air fryer, I've cooked all sorts of delicious food in it. I highly recommend getting one if you don't have one. Its been a life saver when i need food on the table fast! My air fryer is now my number one most used appliance in my house, and my favorite recipe to cook with it is air-fried broccoli!

The key to delicious broccoli in the air fryer is to not overcrowd the basket. We need the broccoli to be in a single layer so that the tops can have direct contact with the hot air. This will allow the tops to develop a beautiful charred flavor.

Luckily for me, I have a 6 quartz air fryer, so I can fit almost 2 crowns of broccoli inside. If your air fryer is smaller, you may need to cook only 1 crown at a time.

Key Ingredients

I always say simple is best. That's why this recipe only has 6 ingredients: broccoli, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and fresh lemon wedges. The lemon wedges are squeezed on at the end so that it doesn't lose any of its fresh flavor.

Instructions

STEP 1: In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. The garlic tends to settle at the bottom so make sure you scoop from the bottom when you mix.

STEP 2: Transfer the broccoli to a single layer in the air fryer basket. Try to leave a little bit of space between each floret, as this will allow for better air circulation.

STEP 3: Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping once halfway through so that both sides cook evenly. Pro tip: if you want a more tender texture, add 1 tablespoon of water to the bottom of the basket when you start air frying. This will create steam during cooking.

STEP 4: Finally, squeeze on as much fresh lemon juice as you like. Me and my wife like it with lots. Enjoy!

📋 Recipe

Air Fryer Broccoli

Weeknight side dishes just got easier with this garlicky and lemony air-fryer broccoli. All you need is 15 minutes.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 crowns broccoli (cut into florets)
• ▢ 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ lemon slices for serving

Instructions

 

• Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (if you like it with more charred bits, you can do 400°F).
• In a large bowl, toss together the broccoli, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and salt. The garlic tends to settle to the bottom so make sure you scoop from the bottle to get garlic over everything.
• Arrange the broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer. Air-fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through so that both sides cook evenly. Pro tip: if you want the broccoli to have a more tender texture, add 1 tablespoon of water to the basket.
• Squeeze as much lemon juice as you want over the broccoli. Enjoy!

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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