Air fryer broccoli is the best! A little salty and slightly sweet from balsamic vinegar it’s so easy to make with staples from your pantry. It’s ready in under 10 minutes and makes the perfect addition to any meal. It’s also naturally vegan, paleo, Whole30 and keto!
Air Fryer Broccoli
Why this air fryer broccoli recipe is so good:
- It has the best flavour! Slightly sweet and just a little salty you will love how it tastes
- It doesn’t require any fancy or hard to find ingredients and is made with pantry staples
- It’s so easy to make and is ready in under 10 minutes
- This broccoli makes a healthy side dish that is naturally paleo, vegan, Whole30 and keto!
What you need to make broccoli in air fryer:
You only need a few things to make broccoli in the air fryer:
- An air fryer – this is the one I use and love
- Fresh broccoli
- Avocado oil (or olive oil)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Tips and variations for this air fried broccoli:
- Every model of air fryer is different, so depending on the model you have you may need to vary the cooking time slightly
- For a different taste use a different type of vinegar such as blueberry balsamic vinegar or raspberry balsamic vinegar
- Feel free to add other seasonings such as garlic powder or onion powder to give it a different flavour
- Toss the broccoli in a little lemon juice after it’s cooked to give it a nice refreshing taste
- Store this broccoli in the fridge in an air tight container
Frequently asked questions:
No you can’t. Air fryers don’t work to steam vegetables.
Yes! Cooking broccoli in the air fryer is great because it uses less oil than pan frying it and you still get the health benefits of all the vitamins and minerals in the broccoli.
Yes! To do this cook the frozen broccoli in the air fryer for a few minutes at 400F to thaw it, then prepare it as listed in the recipe instructions by combining it with the oil, salt, balsamic vinegar and spices and then cooking for 7-8 minutes at 400F.
Other air fryer recipes you will love:
- Frozen French fries in the air fryer
- Frozen burgers in the air fryer
- Air fryer pork belly
- Air fryer salmon cakes with lemon dill aioli
- Air fryer frozen chicken wings
Want an air fryer but aren’t sure which one to get? I use and love the Chefman 6.3 Quart Air Fryer!
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Air Fryer Broccoli
Air fryer broccoli is the best! So easy to make it has the best flavour and is ready in under 10 minutes. The perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped broccoli (10 ounces)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or sub olive oil)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
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Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well so the broccoli is coated
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Add the broccoli florets to the trays of your air fryer and cook at 400F for 7-8 minutes, until roasted
Recipe Notes
- Depending on the model of air fryer you have you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly
- Store this broccoli in the fridge in an air tight containerÂ
- For a different flavour add other seasonings such as garlic powder or onion powder
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