Nutritional Recipes

Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli

Written by COA Nutrition Team On June 13, 2025

This Air Fryer Broccoli is both tender and crisped at the same time. So easy and done it 10 minutes! It’s an easy lunch or dinner side that will make the kids go wild for it.

INGREDIENTS

One 12-ounce bag broccoli florets (or, one head of broccoli cut into about 3 cups of florets)
2 tablespoons water
1–2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

Place florets in a bowl. Add water, oil, and salt. Break into bite-sized pieces and massage gently for 30-60 seconds, until the broccoli turns a slightly brighter green.
Add broccoli to air fryer. (There will still be a bit of water left over in the bowl; that’s fine.) Air fry at 350° F for 5 minutes; give it a quick shake. It should look bright green, like steamed broccoli.
Air fry at 375° F for another 2 minutes. Now it should start to look browned, crisped, and toasty. If you like it more crispy, add another couple minutes.
Serve with a dipping sauce or just sprinkled with a bit of Parmesan.

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Yes, you should get an air fryer!

There are a lot of questions popping out when it comes to this latest kitchen craze. Is it worth buying an air fryer? Here are some reasons why we think so: • Easy to clean • Easy to use • Safe to use • Healthier meals • Doesn’t take up much space • Faster Than Oven Cooking An air fryer is an incredibly easy way to cook just about anything. You place the food in a fryer-style basket and hot air rapidly circulates all around the food, making the food crisp – much like deep-frying, but without the oil. You can cook anything you’d make in the oven. So, yes, DO IT!