6-Minute Air Fryer Broccoli

Learn how to make my foolproof air fryer broccoli recipe that is crispy, tender, and ready in 6 minutes! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6

Servings servings

Calories 89kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 heads broccoli chopped into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F.
Add the chopped broccoli into a mixing bowl. Toss through the olive oil, then add the sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
Add the broccoli to the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes, shaking several times throughout.
Remove the broccoli from the air fryer basket and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Put leftover cooked broccoli in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 5-7 days.

TO FREEZE: Place the cooked and cooled broccoli in a ziplock bag and store it in the freezer for up to six months.

TO REHEAT: Reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer until warm.

Recipe variations

Spices. Add a sprinkling of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.

Use different oils. Sesame oil gives it a nutty flavor, and truffle oil makes it much more decadent.

Add some sauce. Drizzle some balsamic vinegar or hot honey sauce over the top.

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