Name: Air Fryer Parmesan Broccoli Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 18 min
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; Parmesan cheese (optional topping)

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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.

Roasted broccoli florets topped with grated Parmesan cheese in a white ceramic bowl.

Recipe Notes

Adding water to the bottom of the air fryer prevents the broccoli from smoking and burning.

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A white bowl filled with roasted broccoli florets topped with grated cheese, set on a light-colored surface.

Air Fryer Parmesan Broccoli Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This air fryer Parmesan broccoli recipe is an easy, affordable side dish recipe that you can throw together in a matter of minutes.

4 people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 18

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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
▢ Parmesan cheese, optional topping

Equipment

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

Cuisine: American

Cost: $6

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Side Dish