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Air fryer frozen broccoli with crisp brown spots piled on parchment paper.

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

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This easy air fryer method is one of my favorite ways to cook frozen broccoli. Super quick with foolproof results!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • large mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients

For the Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

Serving Suggestions (All Optional)

  • grated fresh parmesan
  • lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit.
  • Add 2 12-ounce bags frozen broccoli florets to large mixing bowl. Pour 1 tablespoon avocado oil over broccoli, then add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper. Stir or toss to fully coat florets in oil and seasonings.
  • Transfer broccoli to air fryer basket and spread florets out evenly across basket. Return basket to preheated air fryer.
  • Air fry broccoli 10 minutes, then pause air fryer and remove basket. Shake basket gently to toss and flip florets, then return basket to air fryer.
  • Air fry broccoli 5 minutes, then check doneness. Continue air frying as needed, checking doneness every 60 seconds, until broccoli is browned and crispy.
  • Once broccoli is ready, remove basket from air fryer. Immediately sprinkle grated fresh parmesan and lemon zest onto broccoli florets if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Cook Time: Exact cook times will vary from one air fryer to another. If you're cooking less than 24 ounces of broccoli, you'll want to reduce the cook time to accommodate, as less broccoli will cook much faster. Shake the basket and check the doneness of the broccoli for the first time at 5 minutes (instead of 10), then every 60 seconds after.
  • Keep it Dairy Free: Use a dairy-free parmesan or skip it entirely.
  • Keep it Whole30: Skip the optional parmesan and do not replace it with any parmesan alternatives.
  • Keep it Paleo: Use a paleo-friendly parmesan alternative or skip it entirely.
 

Flavor Variations

  • Neutral oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
  • Neutral oil, minced garlic, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper
  • Neutral oil, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper
  • Neutral oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Neutral oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and pepper, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of lemon zest
  • Neutral oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 44calProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 592mgPotassium: 102mgTotal Carbs: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gErythritol: 0gSugar Alcohols: 0gNet Carbs: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.3mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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