Air Fryer Broccoli

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Crisp-tender Air Fryer Broccoli made with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, and onion powder. A quick, affordable veggie side ready in just 6 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: ($2.20 recipe / $0.55 serving)

Servings: servings (1/2 cup each)

Calories: 71kcal

Author: Jess Rice

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 lb. broccoli crowns $1.97*
1 Tbsp olive oil $0.19
1 tsp soy sauce $0.02
¼ tsp garlic powder $0.01
¼ tsp onion powder $0.01

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400℉.
Separate broccoli crowns into florets and toss with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Add to air fryer basket, giving the florets some space between each other.
Air fry for 6 minutes total, stopping halfway through to shake the basket. If you want your broccoli a bit crispier, you can increase the time to 8 minutes.

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Notes

*This recipe is written for fresh broccoli florets (no blanching needed). You can air fry frozen broccoli, but it will turn out softer, and the edges won’t crisp as much. To cook frozen florets: toss with the oil and seasonings, air fry at 400°F for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges begin to brown, and shake halfway through to re-coat everything in the seasonings. There’s no need to thaw the broccoli first.

Nutrition

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