Description
Turn boring frozen broccoli into crispy, golden perfection in just 15 minutes! This frozen broccoli in air fryer method is faster than the oven, healthier than microwaving, and delivers irresistible crunch. Perfect for meal prep, snacks, or a quick veggie side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (1 bag) frozen broccoli florets (no thawing!)
- 1–2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil (optional for crispiness)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Lemon zest, red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan, or smoked paprika.
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Season Broccoli: In a bowl, toss frozen broccoli with oil (if using), salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook: Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until edges are crispy and lightly charred.
- Serve: Finish with lemon juice or Parmesan.
Notes
- No Oil? Skip it for a lower-calorie version—broccoli will still crisp up.
- Avoid Sogginess: Don’t overcrowd the basket! Cook in batches if needed.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: frozen broccoli in air fryer, crispy air fryer broccoli, quick healthy side dish, no-thaw broccoli recipe