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Air Fryer Broccoli
This Air Fryer Broccoli recipe features fresh broccoli florets tossed with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper. The broccoli cooks at 360°F in an air fryer for 6-8 minutes, developing a crisp-tender texture and lightly roasted flavor. A slice of lemon adds a bright finish. The recipe is a straightforward way to prepare broccoli with a balance of savory and subtle heat.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
125 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large broccoli about 4 cups of florets, cut into 1-inch florets, head
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- crushed red pepper optional, sprinkle
- lemon for serving, optional, slice
Instructions
- Wash and chop broccoli into 1-inch florets. Try to make all the florets about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- Add broccoli to a bowl and toss with oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using.
- Preheat air fryer if required. Add broccoli to the air fryer and cook on 360°F for 6-8 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
- Serve broccoli immediately with a slice of lemon, if using.
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Notes
- After cooling, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Reheat broccoli in the air fryer or oven to help restore crispness when serving leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/3 recipe
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
239mg
(10%)
Potassium
444mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 recipe | |
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.