Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli (15 Minute Recipe)

A plate of crispy air fryer frozen broccoli florets on a light green surface, with lemon wedges and glasses of water nearby.

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Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli (15 Minute Recipe)

Say hello to your new favorite way to eat broccoli! This air fryer frozen broccoli is next-level crispy and packs a roasted flavor no oven can compete with. Ready in under 15 minutes with step-by-step photos to guide you, this is the easiest, tastiest way to get your daily dose of veggies.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: air fryer broccoli, air fryer frozen broccoli, frozen broccoli, frozen broccoli in air fryer

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian

Occasion: Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

16 oz frozen broccoli about 5 cups, 453 g
2 Tbsp oil 30 mL
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder and/or 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

Stir: In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients to evenly coat the broccoli.
Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes.*
Cook: Transfer the broccoli to the air fryer in a single layer (or as much as possible). Cook, shaking the pan once throughout, until slightly crispy and browned, about 10 to 13 minutes.

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Notes

*Why preheat? We don't usually preheat our air fryer, but in the case of frozen vegetables, we want high heat right away to prevent sogginess!

Shrink alert! These shrink a lot during cooking due to the high water content. If you're feeding a crowd, be sure to scale up the recipe.

Only have fresh broccoli? You can air fry any veggie you like! This is a great way to cook old favorites or try something new.

Oil-Free: While the air fryer does a great job circulating hot air, using a bit of oil will achieve maximum crispness. You can omit if you want, but it won't brown as much.

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