This air fryer Parmesan broccoli recipe is an easy, affordable side dish recipe that you can throw together in a matter of minutes.
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Say hello to your new favorite side dish! This Air Fryer Parmesan Broccoli Recipe is so dang good and you won’t find an easier recipe!
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make air fryer Parmesan broccoli, you will need the following ingredients:
- Broccoli
- Olive oil
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Water
- Parmesan cheese
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Air Fryer Parmesan Broccoli
- Preheat air fryer to 375℉.
- In a large bowl, toss broccoli with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour 1 Tablespoon water into the bottom of the air fryer (this helps the food not to smoke and burn).
- Lay the broccoli in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Cook until tender and crisp, about 8-10 minutes (start checking it around 7 minutes, you can always cook it longer if needed).
- Remove from basket, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Adding water to the bottom of the air fryer prevents the broccoli from smoking and burning.
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Air Fryer Parmesan Broccoli Recipe
This air fryer Parmesan broccoli recipe is an easy, affordable side dish recipe that you can throw together in a matter of minutes.
Serving people
Ingredients
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into even-sized pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon water
- grated parmesan cheese, optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375℉.
- In a large bowl, toss broccoli with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour 1 Tablespoon water into the bottom of the air fryer (this helps the food not to smoke and burn).
- Lay the broccoli in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Cook until tender and crisp, about 8-10 minutes (start checking it around 7 minutes, you can always cook it longer if needed).
- Remove from basket, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
Adding water to the bottom of the air fryer prevents the broccoli from smoking and burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 84 kcal · Carbohydrates: 10 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Sodium: 51 mg · Potassium: 484 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 947 IU · Vitamin C: 136 mg · Calcium: 72 mg · Iron: 1 mg
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Crispy, savory, and healthy! The air fryer makes this broccoli side dish perfection.