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Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Broccoli

Name: Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 1 head Broccoli; 1 TBSP Oil (Olive oil or your favorite); 1/2 tablespoon M inced garlic; pinch Red pepper flakes; Salt (to taste); Pepper (to taste); Lemon

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Create a favorite side dish with this easy Fresh Broccoli in the Air Fryer (roasted garlic broccoli) to go along with any dinner recipe.

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Create a favorite side dish with this easy Fresh Broccoli in the Air Fryer (roasted garlic broccoli) to go along with any dinner recipe.

Any dinner will go great with this simple Fresh Broccoli in the air fryer that is filled with delicious and fresh flavor.

Not only is this a super easy side dish to throw together. But it gives you the best texture for broccoli. It is nice and tender but with a little bit of crunch!

And of course the flavor for this dish tastes great, fresh, and flavorful, but can also be changed up when you want to mix it up a bit.

Ingredients and Supplies You’ll Need to Make this Fresh Broccoli in the Air Fryer (Roasted Garlic Broccoli):

air fryer roasted garlic broccoli ingredients

Ingredients:

Broccoli
Oil
Minced garlic
Red pepper flakes
Salt
Pepper
Fresh lemon juice

Supplies

Small bowl
Air fryer (Cosori Pro II)

Fresh or frozen?

This recipe uses fresh broccoli florets, however, you can always use frozen broccoli if that is what you have available. You will just have to extend the time in the microwave.

How to make garlic broccoli in the air fryer

Seasonings to use for this air fryer broccoli recipe

Making air fryer tender broccoli is fairly simple and can be changed very easily just by switching up the seasonings you season the broccoli with.

Here are a few suggestions:

Onion powder
Lemon pepper
Parmesan cheese (not a seasoning per say, but always a keeper)
Garlic powder
Lemon zest
Black pepper
Pink himalayan salt seasoning

Tip for making vegetables in the air fryer

The best way to make vegetables in the air fryer is by making sure that they are all in one layer so that the broccoli cooks evenly.

Depending on how much you are making you might need to cook in batches.

How to make this Fresh Broccoli in the Air Fryer (Roasted Garlic Broccoli):

Step 1: Prepare the broccoli

First, take your fresh broccoli, chop it up into bite-sized pieces, and wash it.

Then, place it in a bowl with a little water in it a couple tablespoons or so.

Step 2: Cook broccoli

Place the bowl of broccoli in the microwave it for 2 minutes (this is called par-boiling).

Step 3: Make seasoning

In a small bowl, make your seasoning mixture by combining the oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper until it is completely mixed together.

Step 4: Season broccoli

air fryer roasted garlic broccoli

After the broccoli is done par-boiling, drain water from the bowl with the broccoli.

Then, toss the seasoning mixture with the broccoli florets until it is covered in the olive oil mixture.

Step 5: Roast broccoli

air fryer roasted garlic broccoli

Now, place the broccoli in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket.

Air fry at 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C for a cooking time of 5-8 minutes, or until broccoli is roasted to your liking.

air fryer roasted garlic broccoli

When the broccoli is done, just squeeze a little lemon juice on the broccoli and enjoy!

More broccoli recipes to make

There are many ways to use broccoli in the air fryer. Whether it is as a side or even in the main course. Here are some great options to try too!

Delicious Air Fryer Brococoki Recipes:

Final Thoughts

Keep your side dish simple with this amazing fresh broccoli recipe. You can make it in less than 20 minutes and pairs great with so many entrees.

Plus with the great flavor, you might even forget that your’re eating vegetables. Just maybe…

Great dinner options to pair with this air fryer broccoli recipe:

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