Airfryer Roasted Broccoli

Airfryer Roasted Broccoli gets you perfectly roasted Broccoli in just 10 minutes. It is very easy to make and a delicious low-carb side dish.

One of the easiest and fastest ways to make Roasted Broccoli is to make in an Airfryer. Roasts perfectly with a crunch in every bite and those charred ends are to die for.

Broccoli is tossed in a simple seasoning of oil, garlic powder, a dash of lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

But roasted broccoli is not limited to this seasoning, it's really versatile. Add your own favorite seasoning to it. Serve it as a side dish or toss it in pasta, salads, etc.

Would you believe me, If I tell you I used to hate broccoli? Yes, Broccoli never used to be a part of my weekly vegetable shopping.

But over a period of time, I developed a taste for it.

My favorite way of roasting broccoli is to blanch and then use a cast iron pan to roast it in high heat. Once you see charred marks on it and broccoli is just cooked.

But after I tried this Air Fryer version, I am impressed. I mean it just takes 10-15 minutes, half the time you need to make in an oven. Now there is no looking back. While I cook dinner, pop some florets into the air fryer basket.

How To Cut (Prep) Broccoli?

Cutting and prepping Broccoli is not a big deal. But I thought of sharing a few helpful tips.

• Picking up good broccoli - Always look for bright green florets. It should be firm and fresh. The base of the stem should be firm and green(not soft and yellow).
• Always use Broccoli when it is still fresh, basically within 2-3 days. After a couple of days, it starts to develop a strange smell, which at least I don't like.
• Using a knife cut the stem part and then cut it into medium florets. Make sure the florets are of the same size, so they get cooked evenly.
• Clean florets well to get rid of any dust. I usually dip the florets in lukewarm water for about 10 minutes.
• Drain the florets really well in a colander, for crispy broccoli.

Possible Variation of Roasted Broccoli

While this is the simplest seasoning that I like to add to my broccoli, you can jazz it up with. Here are a few variations -

• Curried Roasted Broccoli: Toss it with oil, ½ teaspoon of curry powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt to taste.
• Asian: A teaspoon of low sodium Soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of honey, ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
• Garlic Parmesan: Toss with 1 tablespoon of melted butter, Garlic Powder, 4 tablespoons grated parmesan, and pepper.

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