Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli Florets
Crispy and delicious, our air fryer frozen broccoli recipe is the best way to make this healthy vegetable dish.
Equipment
- air fryer
- Rubber Tip Tongs
Ingredients
- ½ lb frozen broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoon olive oil extra virgin
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380F for 5 minutes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the frozen broccoli, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Spread the prepared frozen broccoli on the air fryer basket or tray, being sure to not overcrowd it.
- Air fryer for 8 minutes then shake the basket or stir the broccoli.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the broccoli is cooked through and browning in places.
- Top with lemon juice and/or parmesan (optional).
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes prior to cooking your frozen broccoli.
- Do not defrost the frozen broccoli prior to cooking.
- For best results, leave space around your frozen broccoli pieces during the cooking time.
- Shaking or stringing the broccoli during the cooking process helps it to cook evenly.
- Frozen broccoli is partially cooked before it is frozen, so it does cook quickly.
- You can use these same directions to make fresh broccoli in air fryer or frozen cauliflower in air fryer.
- Topping with lemon and/or parmesan cheese is optional, but highly recommended.
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