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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Broccoli
Broccoli florets roast until tender-crisp with garlic and Parmesan. A fast side that pairs with almost any main.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
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Why you’ll love it
- High heat browns edges without sogginess.
- Garlic and cheese cling better on lightly oiled florets.
- Ready faster than oven roasting.
- Uses one basket and pantry staples.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- 1
Toss broccoli with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 2
Spread in a single layer in the air-fryer basket.
- 3
Air fry at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking once, until edges are browned and stems are tender.
- 4
Transfer to a bowl and toss with Parmesan while hot.
- 5
Taste and adjust salt if needed, then serve.
Pro tips
- Cut florets similar size for even cooking.
- Add cheese after cooking so it does not burn.
- If garlic browns too fast, mix it in for the last 3 minutes only.
Easy substitutions
- Parmesan
- pecorino Romano
- broccoli
- broccolini
- olive oil
- avocado oil
Storage and reheating
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days.
Reheating
Air fry at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Estimates per serving, using standard ingredient averages and rounded to the nearest gram. This is not a lab analysis, and it shifts if you change brands or add sides.
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Budget friendly · Air Fryer · Vegetarian
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