This easy recipe for air fryer roasted parmesan broccoli is the perfect vegetable side dish. Fresh broccoli florets are air fried with garlic, lemon, and olive oil, then finished with a sprinkle of parmesan for a quick, healthy side dish on the table in about 18 minutes.
This has become one of my go to ways to get a vegetable on the table on a busy weeknight, since there's no boiling or blanching required and cleanup is minimal. It also works well alongside almost any main dish, so it's an easy one to keep in the regular dinner rotation.
If you are looking for more broccoli recipes try my High Protein Ranch Broccoli Cauliflower Salad, Gluten Free Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli, Sugar Free Broccoli Salad or my Gluten Free Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake.
You can find all of my side dish recipes here: Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes
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- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Tips for the Best Air Fryer Broccoli
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 13 minutes start to finish
- No boiling or blanching required
- A simple, gluten free vegetable side dish
- Easy to double for a bigger family or gathering
Tips for the Best Air Fryer Broccoli
- Cut your florets into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Spread the broccoli in a single, even layer in the basket rather than piling it up, and cook in batches if your air fryer is small.
- All air fryers run a little differently, so keep an eye on the broccoli the first time you make this and adjust the time as needed.
Ingredient Notes and Swaps
- Parmesan cheese: adding it after air frying keeps the cheese from getting burnt and allows it to melt on the hot broccoli. If you'd rather have a crisped, baked on cheese crust, toss the parmesan in with the broccoli before air frying instead.
- Red pepper flakes: a pinch adds a nice bit of heat if you want to switch things up.
- Cheese swaps: cheddar, feta, or mozzarella all work well in place of parmesan if that's what you have on hand.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, pop it back in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 2 to 3 minutes to help it crisp back up. Reheating in the microwave works too, but the broccoli will be softer rather than crisp.
Top Tip
Spread the broccoli in a single, even layer in the air fryer basket rather than piling it up. Overcrowding traps steam and keeps the broccoli from getting that tender or crisp texture, so cook in batches if you need to.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there is not need to boil or blanch the broccoli with this recipe. Use fresh, raw broccoli and it will turn out tender and delicious.
Air fryers are so easy to clean! Remove the basket and break it apart. Using a soap and water wash the two parts and rinse clean. Do not submerge your air fryer unit in water.
If the inside of your air fryer is dirty you can lightly wipe clean with a wet cloth. I rarely notice the inside of my air fryer needing to be cleaned. Usually this only happens if I overfill the basket.
This recipe is designed for fresh broccoli florets. Frozen broccoli releases more moisture as it cooks, so it won't get as tender or crisp and may need a longer cook time.
Overcrowding the air fryer basket is the most common cause. Spread the broccoli in a single layer and cook in batches if needed, since piling it up traps steam and keeps it from crisping.
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Air Fryer Roasted Parmesan Broccoli
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This air fryer roasted parmesan broccoli is a quick, healthy vegetable side dish. Fresh broccoli florets are tossed with garlic, lemon, and olive oil, then air fried and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli Florets (32 ounce package or approximately 2 heads)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl combine the broccoli, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, onion powder and pepper. Stir to coat the broccoli.
Pour the broccoli into the basket of your air fryer and spread evenly.
Air fry at 375 degrees for 6-10 minutes. Time depends on how large your florets are. Larger florets take longer to air fry.
Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with finely grated parmesan cheese. Stir to coat the broccoli with the cheese.
Serve the air fryer roasted parmesan broccoli immediately.
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- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
If you make this air fryer roasted parmesan broccoli, I would love to hear how it turned out. Leave a comment and a star rating below, and snap a photo to tag me on Instagram @smallfarmbiglife. Looking for more easy side dishes? Check out my other gluten free side dish recipes for more inspiration.
Parmesan Broccoli Ingredients
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl combine the broccoli, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, onion powder and pepper. Stir to coat the broccoli.
Pour the broccoli into the basket of your air fryer and spread evenly.
Air fry at 375 degrees for 6-10 minutes. Time depends on how large your florets are. Larger florets take longer to air fry.
Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with finely grated parmesan cheese. Stir to coat the broccoli with the cheese.
Serve the air fryer roasted parmesan broccoli immediately.
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