Air Fryer Broccoli with Parmesan and Lemon
Crispy air fryer broccoli tossed with garlic, then finished with Parmesan and fresh lemon zest.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli (about 1 1/2 lb) cut into bite sized florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Cut the broccoli into small florets of similar size and pat them dry.
- Toss the florets with the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Spread the broccoli in a single layer in the basket, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 5 minutes, then shake the basket.
- Sprinkle the garlic over the broccoli, toss, and air fry for 3 to 5 more minutes, until the edges are browned and crispy and the stems are tender.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, top with the Parmesan and lemon zest, toss once, and serve right away.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes to bring back some crunch. Nutrition is an estimate calculated from the ingredients.