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Air Fryer Broccoli

February 25, 2021 Leave a Comment

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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!

A plate of air fryer broccoli with a silver fork

Why you will love this recipe: 

  • This air fried broccoli 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 like balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. 
  • It’s so easy to make and is ready in under 10 minutes.
  • Because it’s cooked in the air fryer the clean up is a breeze! 
  • This broccoli makes a healthy side dish that is naturally paleo, vegan, Whole30 and keto!

Ingredients and substitutions:

  • Fresh broccoli – use fresh, not frozen broccoli for this recipe. Full of vitamins and minerals and fiber broccoli is one of my favorite veggies!
  • Avocado oil – to help the broccoli cook perfectly! If you don’t have avocado oil, use olive oil instead. 
  • Balsamic vinegar – this gives the broccoli a slightly sweet flavour profile. If you want a different flavour feel free to use other sweet vinegars such as blueberry vinegar or cherry vinegar. 
  • Salt and pepper – simple seasonings are all you need for this broccoli. 

How to make this recipe: 

Step one:

First, put all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well until the broccoli is well coated.

Step two:

Next, transfer the broccoli florets to the trays of your air fryer and cook them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-8 minutes, until perfectly roasted.

Chef’s tips:

  • Every model of air fryer is different, so depending on the model you have you may need to vary the cooking time slightly.
  • I recommend using fresh, not frozen broccoli for this recipe. 
  • Depending on the size of your air fryer you may have to adjust how much broccoli you cook at one time – if you have a small air fryer you could cook it in batches. 
  • Store this broccoli in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

Variations and add ins: 

  • Feel free to add other seasonings such as garlic powder or onion powder to give it a different flavour.
  • Use a different type of sweet vinegar such as blueberry balsamic vinegar or cherry balsamic vinegar to give this broccoli a different flavour profile. 
A plate full of broccoli made in the air fryer

Frequently asked questions:

Can you steam vegetables in an air fryer?

No you can’t. Air fryers don’t work to steam vegetables.

Do you have to preheat your air fryer?

You do not have to preheat your air fryer. For this broccoli recipe I did not preheat it. If you do choose to preheat yours subtract 2-3 minutes of cooking time. 

Is air fryer broccoli healthy?

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.

Can you air fry frozen broccoli?

Yes! To do this cook the frozen broccoli in the air fryer for a few minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit 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 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

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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.

Course Dinner, Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried broccoli, air fryer vegetables, easy broccoli
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 97 kcal

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

  1. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well so the broccoli is coated.

  2. Add the broccoli florets to the trays of your air fryer and cook at 400F for 7-8 minutes, until roasted.

Recipe Notes

  1. Depending on the model of air fryer you have you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
  2. Store this broccoli in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.  
  3. For a different flavour add other seasonings such as garlic powder or onion powder.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 322mg14%
Potassium 294mg8%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 568IU11%
Vitamin C 81mg98%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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