Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli (Quick and Easy!)

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Air Fryer Broccoli It’s on a regular rotation in my house, but lately I’ve only been freezing, so I did some testing and found that cooking frozen broccoli in the air fryer does the same! When you don’t have fresh ones on hand, Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli is an incredibly easy way to create a delicious, nutritious side dish in minutes.it is better than Roasted Broccoli Or cook other frozen veggies in the oven (like mine Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts).

Not only is this recipe quick, easy, and delicious, it’s also versatile.You can throw cooked broccoli in Bacon Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Cheese Soupor Broccoli Chicken Casserole.

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for frozen broccoli in the air fryer, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

• frozen cauliflower – You can use a bag of frozen broccoli florets from the store or freeze your own broccoli. Make sure they are large flowers, not small ones, as small ones are more likely to burn.You can also use fresh broccoli, but will need to shorten the cooking time by a few minutes – see mine Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe.
• avocado oil – A little avocado oil helps make frozen veggies crunchy and tasty. Olive oil works too.
• salt and pepper

Variations: Add other seasonings!

I keep it simple with just salt and pepper, but you can also add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Lemon Pepper Seasoning (or a little lemon juice), paprika, cumin, italian seasoning, or red pepper flakes. Also try a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese at the end!

How to Cook Frozen Broccoli in the Air Fryer

This section shows how to make frozen broccoli in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you get a feel for it.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. season. In a large mixing bowl, toss frozen broccoli and olive oil until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Air fry. arrange the florets in air fryer basket, in a single layer. Air fry frozen broccoli florets until crisp, shaking the basket halfway through.
3. Adjustment. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

How long to cook frozen broccoli in the air fryer?

Cook frozen broccoli in an air fryer at 400°F for 10-12 minutes. Depending on the size of the florets, the time may vary by a few minutes.

storage instructions

• shop: Cooked vegetable leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Heat the broccoli in an air fryer at 350°F for 1-2 minutes, or in an oven at the same temperature for 5-10 minutes.
• freeze: Store any leftovers from this air fryer broccoli recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 months. While broccoli is still safe to eat, it will lose its texture after repeated freezing.

Foods to Serve with Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

This dish can be served with any number of entrees, but here are some of my favorites:

• chicken – Make your meals easy Pan-fried Chicken Breast, chicken thigh quartersor Roast Chicken Legs. Alternatively, combine these florets with Creamy Mushroom Chicken, French Onion Chickenor Lemony Chicken Piccata.
• seafood – If you want a well-rounded, healthy meal, combine this recipe with seafood dishes like Crab Stuffed Salmon, crab legs, Garlic Butter Shrimpor baked cod.
• beef – you need to be paired with vegetarian food Hunan Beef, sirloin steakor Rib Roast. with rice (or Cauliflower Fried Rice) or baked beans.
• pork – Vegetarian side dishes with stuffed pork chops, Pan-fried Pork Chopseven Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin.

More Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes

The air fryer makes an incredibly crunchy caramelized effect fast – so it’s one of my favorite ways to cook vegetables!Here are some of my favorites Air Fryer Recipes Side dishes:

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli (Quick and Easy!)

Make perfect Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli (tender with crispy edges) using only oil, salt, and pepper. Quick and easy on a busy weeknight!

Prepare: 2 minute

chef: 10 minute

all: 12 minute

Serving Size: 4 (adjust according to recipe)

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1. In a large mixing bowl, toss frozen broccoli with olive oil until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Put frozen broccoli in air fryer basket, in a single layer.Air fryer 10-12 minutes At 400°F (204°C), shake the basket halfway.

3. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

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recipe notes

serving size: 1 cup

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 99

fat 7.3 grams

protein 3.2 grams

total carbohydrates 7.6 grams

net carbs 4.6 grams

fiber 3 grams

sugar 1.9 grams

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