Description
Crispy roasted broccoli with parmesan air fryer broccoli delight recipe delivers maximum flavor in minimal time. Simple ingredients create a quick side dish that delights palates and provides healthy nutrition for eager diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) broccoli florets, fresh
- 2 tbsps avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 lemon
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Fragment fresh broccoli into uniform, bite-sized florets within a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring consistent sizing for optimal cooking.
- Season Generously: Drizzle avocado oil across florets, massaging each piece to achieve a glistening, even coating, then lavishly dust with garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, tumbling gently to distribute seasonings comprehensively.
- Preheat and Prepare: Ignite the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit (182 degrees Celsius), simultaneously misting the basket with olive oil spray to prevent adhesion and promote crisp caramelization.
- Arrange and Cook: Strategically place seasoned broccoli in a single, slightly overlapping layer, maximizing cooking efficiency and ensuring each floret receives direct heat circulation for 8-10 minutes.
- Midway Rotation: Pause cooking to delicately flip and rotate the pieces, promoting uniform browning and preserving the vegetable’s vibrant green essence while developing crisp, caramelized edges.
- Finish and Garnish: Transfer roasted broccoli to a serving dish, optionally embellishing with a vibrant lemon juice squeeze and a whisper of red pepper flakes, elevating the dish’s complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Optimize Floret Size: Cut broccoli into uniform, bite-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent crispy texture throughout.
- Perfect Oil Coating: Thoroughly toss florets with oil to ensure complete coverage, which helps achieve golden-brown caramelization and prevents dry spots.
- Strategic Air Fryer Placement: Arrange broccoli in a single, slightly overlapping layer to promote proper air circulation and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Enhance Final Flavor: Consider adding a bright citrus squeeze or spicy red pepper flakes after cooking to elevate the broccoli’s natural taste and create a more complex culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg