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.
Serving4 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
- 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