5 from 3 votes
Air Fryer Broccolini
Perfectly tender air fryer broccolini with garlic and Parmesan cheese in just 10 minutes. Includes flavor variations and preparation tips!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
172 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces broccolini
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the broccolini in a large bowl or sealable plastic bag. Add the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the broccolini is evenly coated.
- Arrange the broccolini in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure even cooking.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the broccolini florets are lightly browned and tender-crisp.
- While the broccolini is cooking, zest and juice the lemon.
- Transfer the cooked broccolini to a serving dish. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot.
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Notes
- Spicy: Add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne to the olive oil mixture.
- Cheesy: Swap Parmesan for shredded asiago or crumbled goat cheese.
- Herby: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs like oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning over the broccolini before cooking.
- Asian-Inspired: Toss the broccolini with 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
398mg
(17%)
Potassium
68mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2116IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
119mg
(132%)
Calcium
201mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2116IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 119mg | 132% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.