Description
Enjoy this crispy garlic air fryer broccoli, a quick and nutritious side dish that brings joy and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Fresh Broccoli Florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the broccoli florets under cool water and cut them into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring until well combined.
- Add the broccoli florets to the bowl, tossing gently to coat each piece evenly with the garlic oil mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the coated broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for desired tenderness and crispy texture; if needed, cook a few more minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately, optionally with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding Italian herbs or lemon zest. Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer for the crispiest results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg