Air Fryer Broccoli with Parmesan and Lemon

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Air Fryer Broccoli with Parmesan and Lemon

Air Fryer Broccoli With Parmesan And Lemon only takes 10 minutes. That's half the time it takes to roast in the oven. This air fryer broccoli is loaded with flavor thanks to the garlic and onion powder, fresh lemon juice, and a punch of brightness from the lemon zest. Top it off with some Parmesan cheese and you have a rock solid side dish that comes together before you know it!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer, air fryer broccoli, broccoli, healthy recipes, side dishes

Servings: servings

Author: Joshua Boquist

Ingredients

1 to 1 ½ lb broccoli
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 to 4 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
lemon zest and juice about ½ lime

Instructions

Cut the broccoli into florets and toss into a mixing bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly into the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400°F for 7 to 10 minutes until slightly brown and crisp on the edges. Toss the broccoli halfway through the cooking time.
Transfer the broccoli to a serving plate, top with lemon zest, lemon juice, and parmesan. Serve while hot.

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Notes

Ultimate flavor

Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. If you have a smaller air fryer then cook half the broccoli at a time. Giving the broccoli plenty of space will allow them to crisp up nicely and devleop more flavor.

Frozen simpliciation

You can use frozen broccoli but it won't get as crisp. You will need to add 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time for frozen broccoli.

Adjust on the fly

Different models of air fryers will cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the cook time for your individual air fryer. Check the broccoli half way through the cook time, shake the basket to mix them up, and add more cook time if you desire a more crispy broccoli.

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