Air Fryer Broccolini
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Air Fryer Broccolini
Description
This recipe starts with fresh broccolini trimmed and tossed in olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. The broccolini is arranged in a single layer in a preheated air fryer basket to ensure even crisping. Cooking at 370°F for 6 to 7 minutes produces tender stems and flavorful, browned edges. Checking for doneness with a fork around six minutes prevents overcooking.
The lemon juice brightens the roasted flavors, while grated Parmesan adds savory richness when sprinkled on just before serving. Optional red chili flakes can add a touch of heat.
Notes emphasize thoroughly drying broccolini before cooking to avoid steaming and mushiness. Leftovers keep in the fridge up to four days and reheat best in an air fryer to restore crispness. Omitting Parmesan easily makes the dish vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccolini (8 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large garlic minced, clove
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper fresh
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
- 1 lemon for serving
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F and lightly grease the basket with non-stick olive oil spray.
- Rinse your broccolini, pat it dry, and cut the bottoms of the stalks off.
- Toss the broccolini in a mixing bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add to preheated air fryer in a single layer. Make sure not to overlap, or else the broccolini won’t get crispy.
- Air fry at 370°F for 6 - 7 minutes until tender and crispy. Every air fryer is different, so I recommend piecing the broccolini with a fork at the 6-minute mark to check if it is tender and cooked. You can add up to 2 minutes extra of cooking time if needed.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure broccolini is thoroughly dry before air frying to prevent steaming and maintain crispness.
- Omit Parmesan or substitute nutritional yeast to make the recipe vegan.
- Serve fresh from the air fryer for maximum crispiness; leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Reheat in an air fryer at 350ºF for 3–6 minutes to restore texture or microwave briefly, noting microwave reduces crispiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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