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Frozen Broccoli in Air Fryer

Discover how to make crispy air fryer frozen broccoli in under 15 minutes—a quick, healthy, and delicious side dish for any meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Air Fryer, side dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 16 oz frozen broccoli florets do not thaw
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional
  • Shredded parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, toss frozen broccoli with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket for even cooking.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes, then shake the basket. Repeat two more times for a total of 15 minutes.
  • Check for doneness; add 2 more minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
  • Remove from the air fryer, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Shake the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even crisping.
  • Smaller florets may cook faster—check at 10 minutes to prevent overcooking.
  • For extra crunch, extend the cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
  • Customize the flavor with red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, or nutritional yeast.
  • As a note, I use a 6 quart Ninja Foodi All in One Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 100kcal