Also use the stem
Peeled broccolistiel tastes mild and cooks in thin slices at the same time with the florets. Cut off only the dry end.
Modern everyday kitchen Recipe
Air Fryer Broccoli
A tablespoon of water protects fine florets from drying, while oil and Parmesan ensure browning. After a few minutes, the basket is shaken once.
Total time
20 min
Calories
150 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Roasted broccoli with lemon and parmesan
Broccoli frogs react faster in the air fryer than their solid stems. Therefore, large roes are halved and thick stems are peeled as well as cut smaller. A little water in the seasoning mixture produces steam at the beginning without preventing the subsequent roasting.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Broccoli
Broccoli is strongly roasted in the air fryer on the roseskins and remains tender-crisp in the stem when the pieces are equally large and slightly moistened.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Splitting broccoli
Wash broccoli and drain well. Divide into about 4 cm large florets. Peel thick pieces of stems and cut into 1 cm thick slices.
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2
Mix the seasoning mixture
Mix olive oil, water, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
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3
Wetting of roses
Turn broccoli thoroughly in a mixture. The liquid should get especially into the cutting surfaces of the stems without collecting on the bowl bottom.
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4
Roast hot
Preheat air fryer to 185 °C. Put broccoli loosely in the basket and cook for 5 minutes.
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5
Shake and cook ready
Shake the basket vigorously. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until the rosescrews are brown and the stems are slightly resistant.
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6
Add Parmesan
Mix broccoli immediately with parmesan, finely rubbed lemon peel and a splash of lemon juice. Season and serve.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Broccoli
A little water is enough
The tablespoon of water protects fine tips in the first minutes. More liquid would brake the roasting and vaporize the basket unnecessarily.
Spread loosely
Overlaying Röschen cook unevenly. In small basket divide the amount and refresh the first portion later briefly.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Leave out Parmesan and season the finished broccoli with a tablespoon of roasted sesame and a few drops of sesame oil.
Add a small pinch of chilli flakes into the oil mixture and season with lime instead of lemon after cooking.
Nutrition per serving
150kcal
8.0 gCarbohydrates
8.0 gProtein
10.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Broccoli
About 4 cm large florets usually take 8 to 10 minutes at 185 °C. Shake after five minutes and check the stems.
Yes. Frozen directly and cook without additional water. Depending on the size, it will take about 3 to 5 minutes more and work in a loose position.
The florets are too small, too dry or too close to the heating element. Cut larger pieces, add little water and control earlier.
No. Small florets and thinly cut stems cook directly in the air fryer. Very large pieces would be dark outside before the stem is soft.
Cool quickly, cool covered and use within two days. Warm up at 180 °C takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
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