Ingredients
🟡 For the Broccoli:
4 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Grated Parmesan (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss broccoli with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
3. Spread broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
4. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until edges are crisp and browned to your liking.
5. Remove and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure broccoli is dry before tossing with oil to ensure crispiness.
Add a touch of smoked paprika or garlic powder for variation.
Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer in just 2–3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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