Air Fryer Broccolini
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Air Fryer Broccolini
Description
The recipe starts by rinsing and drying the broccolini, trimming tougher tips for even cooking. The broccolini is combined with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and kosher salt to coat the florets and stems evenly. Cooking at 380°F in an air fryer for 6 to 7 minutes results in broccolini that is tender on the inside with slightly crisp edges.
Maintaining dry broccolini before air frying is important to avoid steaming and loss of crisp texture. The recipe notes that leftover drippings from air-fried meats can replace oil in subsequent vegetable batches for added flavor. Variations can include swapping broccoli for broccolini and adjusting cooking temperature and time accordingly. Parmesan cheese can be added after cooking for extra savory depth.
Because air fryer performance varies, starting to check the broccolini a couple of minutes earlier than the suggested time helps prevent overcooking. Keeping the broccolini in a single layer ensures even roasting. This technique offers a straightforward method to enjoy a quick, flavorful vegetable side.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces broccolini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- Rinse broccolini and shake dry. Trim the tips of the broccolini.
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Toss with broccolini and place in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Roast broccolini 6-7 minutes or until tender-crisp.
Notes
- Ensure broccolini is dry after rinsing to maintain crispness during air frying.
- Use drippings from cooked meats in the air fryer to flavor the broccolini instead of oil.
- Broccoli can be substituted, cooking at 400°F for 5-7 minutes instead.
- Check broccolini 2 minutes before time to avoid overcooking as air fryer performance varies.
- Adding Parmesan cheese after cooking enhances flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1501IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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