Name: Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets (about one large head of broccoli); 2 Tbsp Olive Oil or Avocado Oil; 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp Onion Powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/8 tsp Black Pepper

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This crispy air fryer roasted broccoli is the perfect healthy side dish for any meal! This roast broccoli cooks up in just a few minutes with only a handful of ingredients!

A close-up of a white plate of air fried broccoli with a fork resting on it topped with sesame seeds sitting on top of a tablecloth.

I love roasted broccoli, in my opinion it is the best way to prepare it! However it can take awhile to heat up the oven and roast the broccoli. But this air fryer broccoli recipe cooks up in just a few minutes. The result is delicious roast tender broccoli with crispy edges in a fraction of the time!

If you love a quick side dish and want to make sure to have a green veggie on your plate this air-fried broccoli will become your new go-to!

Other ways to season this broccoli- I love this broccoli with just a few simple spices but there are other great options you can add to change up the flavor. This is a great side dish to tweak to go with any meal! If you like a little spice a sprinkle of red pepper flakes is a great addition. One of our favorites is a sprinkle of fresh grated parmesan cheese or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. It is also delicious drizzled with a creamy cheese sauce! For a little Asian flair an addition of ginger and sesame seeds are delicious!

A close up of a pile of cooked broccoli in the basket of an air fryer topped with sesame seeds.

Tips for air frying broccoli-

Unlike most air fryer recipes it is ok if the broccoli isn’t in a single layer. About half way through the cooking time you’ll toss the broccoli to mix it so all of the pieces get nice and crispy.

Use fresh broccoli- For best results you’ll want to use fresh broccoli florets for this recipe. Frozen broccoli has excess water and won’t result in the nice crisp edges that are the best part of crispy air fryer broccoli.

Cook time may vary- Depending on your style and size of air fryer and the size of your florets it may take a little more or less time to cook. Cooking time will also depend on how crispy you like your broccoli. Keep an eye on the the tips of the florets because they will brown first. The high heat will brown them quickly so keep an eye on them.

An overhead view of a pile of cooked broccoli in the basket of an air fryer.

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Ingredients for this easy air fryer broccoli-

An overhead view of a small glass bowl of oil, a small dish of assorted seasonings, and a large glass bowl of uncooked broccoli.

4 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets (about one large head of broccoli)

2 Tbsp Olive Oil or Avocado Oil

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp Onion Powder

1/4 tsp Salt

1/8 tsp Black Pepper

A white plate of air fried broccoli with a fork resting on it topped with sesame seeds sitting on top of a tablecloth.

Place the broccoli florets in a large bowl.

Drizzle with oil and sprinkle on the seasonings.

Toss the broccoli to coat evenly.

Lightly coat the air fryer basket with olive oil or olive oil spray.

A collage of four images showcasing the process of air-frying broccoli, in the first panel is a small glass bowl of oil, a small dish of assorted seasonings, and a large glass bowl of uncooked broccoli. In the second panel is a large glass bowl of uncooked broccoli. in the third panel, the broccoli is being stirred with a wooden spoon. in the last panel is a pile of uncooked broccoli in the basket of an air fryer.

Place the seasoned broccoli florets in the air fryer basket.

Air fry for 6 minutes at 400 degrees toss to stir and continue air frying for 2-3 more minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Serve immediately while still warm.