Go Back
Need some crispy, roasted broccoli in a flash? This Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli Parmesan is sure to become a staple side dish that's easy, fast, and tasty for your hungry family. We won't make it any other way now! 

Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli Parmesan

This crispy roasted Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan will surely become a staple side dish that's easy, takes about 10 minutes, and is tasty for your hungry family.
Servings: 4 servings
Chef Alli
4.64 from 11 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Save this Recipe

Get the recipe emailed to you + sign up for all our latest!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 head fresh broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2-3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flakes, if desired, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, place broccoli florets with crushed garlic; drizzle with olive oil, then toss to combine. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss once more.
  • Grease the air fryer basket with a bit of oil, then place the prepared broccoli onto the basket tray.
  • Air fry the broccoli at 375 - 400 degrees F. for 5 minutes, then turn and air fry for 5 minutes longer, or to desired doneness.
    The broccoli should be starting to brown in some areas, which will make it turn crispy as it cools. (Keep an eye on the broccoli as you roast it since all air fryers cook differently.)
  • Remove from the air fryer and garnish with red pepper flakes, if desired.

Notes

 

Tips for Making Delicious Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli Parmesan

  • Is air fryer roasted broccoli healthy? YES! Air fryer broccoli is great because roasting it in the air fryer involves using much less oil than roasting broccoli (or any other vegetable, for that matter) in the oven.
  • Can I use any type of air fryer to roast broccoli?  You sure can. There are lots of different air fryers and you can roast vegetables in any of them. We love it that the Cuisinart air fryer has a nice flat basket so we can spread the broccoli out in a single layer to roast it.
  • Does air fryer broccoli reheat well?  You can reheat the roasted broccoli in the microwave if you wish, but I really prefer to crisp it back up using the air fryer to reheat it.  Just place it into the air fryer basket once again and air fry at 375 degrees F. for just a few minutes. Voila!
  • What else can I cook in an air fryer? We make lots of different roasted vegetables in our air fryer – cauliflower, green beans, chick peas, edamame, brussels sprouts, and sweet potato fries….just to name a few.  
  • Don’t I need to preheat the air fryer before roasting the broccoli? Nope! This is another thing that we really like about our air fryer – no preheating required at all, and the air fryer also doesn’t heat up the house like using the oven does…..particularly nice when summer rolls into Kansas full blast.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1019IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

Chef Alli is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate.

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!