Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) broccoli florets; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; Lemon wedge, to serve

Crispy, charred-edge air fryer broccoli with garlic and parmesan — a fast, healthy side ready in 10 minutes.

By Adarsh · June 14, 2026

Crispy air fryer broccoli florets with charred edges and parmesan

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 15 min
Serves: 4 servings

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Air frying turns broccoli into something you'll actually crave: crisp, charred florets with deep roasted flavor, in a fraction of the time the oven takes. A little garlic, a shower of parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon make this the side dish that disappears first.

Instructions

1
Cut the broccoli into even bite-sized florets and pat dry.
2
Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Add the broccoli in a single layer.
4
Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until the edges are charred and crisp.
5
Toss with parmesan and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Serve hot.

Notes & Tips

Slightly damp broccoli steams rather than crisps, so dry it well. For extra-crispy edges, cut larger florets in half so more surface touches the basket.