Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is the tastiest low carb superfood ever! 

When you make our Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe, it always comes out tender, crispy and ready to serve or to dip! Stay on your low carb eating plan and still enjoy all the health benefits of broccoli! Roast broccoli for an appetizer or a side dish and watch it disappear!
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Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli

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Broccoli in an Air Fryer

We love all things cooked in the Air Fryer! And broccoli comes out perfect every time. Cook it fresh or frozen, as long as the pieces are evenly sized, air frying broccoli is a great, low carb way to enjoy your veggies. Something about the Air Fryer just brings out the savory flavor of broccoli, so read on to find out how.

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How To Cook Broccoli In Air Fryer

Super easy and super delicious, Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is ready in minutes!

  1. Always start with clean, uniformly shaped broccoli pieces, bite-sized or fork-sized.
  2. Toss broccoli with oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. Set the coated broccoli pieces in a preheated Air Fryer and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. For frozen pieces, cook about 9 to 11 minutes.

PRO TIP: Use a zippered bag to toss the broccoli with oil and seasonings. It is super quick and makes clean up a snap!

Broccoli washed and ready to cook, and Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli cooked and ready to serve.

What Should I Serve With Broccoli?

Storing Broccoli

  • Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is just as good the next day! Keep it stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
  • To reheat it, place it in a toaster oven or on a sheet pan under the broiler for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese before broiling and season with salt and pepper before serving.
  • Freeze cooked Air Fryer Broccoli in zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside and they will keep about 4 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator and broil to crisp up again.

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Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli

This is the best Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe for deliciously crisp and healthy broccoli every time.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Holly

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 1 lb broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • kosher salt & pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Wash broccoli and dry very well.
  • Toss broccoli with oil, garlic and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  • Place broccoli in a single layer and cook 5-7 minutes.

Notes

Larger florets may need a minute longer, smaller florets will need less time.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

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At Easy Low Carb® we believe that every meal should be full of big bold flavor! From amazing main dishes and simple sides to the best party snacks, reducing carbs doesn’t mean giving up your favorites!
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