Go Back
–+ servings
featured image for the air fryer broccoli parmesan

Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan

Air fryer broccoli with parmesan cheese is a great snack or vegetable side dish to serve with a meal. The broccoli comes out the air fryer super crispy and cheesy too! Super easy air fryer vegetable side dish ready in under 15 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 129 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Head of broccoli
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 tsp. Sea salt
  • 1 tsp. Black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer (or oven) to 380 °F (180 °C).
  • Cut the broccoli into florets, and try to keep the florets the same size. If cutting larger florets, cut down the middle creating a large flat surface that holds the seasonings well and will crisp up in the air fryer.
    1 Large Head of broccoli
  • In a large bowl, add the broccoli florets. Spray or drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and sprinkle over the salt and pepper. Use your fingers to thoroughly coat the broccoli with oil and seasonings. This helps the oil get all over the broccoli, even all over the ends, which makes them more crispy overall.
    1 Tbsp. Olive oil, 1 tsp. Sea salt, 1 tsp. Black pepper
  • Place the seasoned broccoli into the air fryer basket into an even, single layer. There should be small gaps between each piece of broccoli for airflow. Air fry for 7 minutes. Then flip over the broccoli florets and air fry for another 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the broccoli and then place it back into the air fryer. You can leave it to melt with the warmth in the air fryer or air fry for 1 minute to melt the parmesan quickly.
    3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the broccoli and serve.
    1 Tbsp. Lemon juice

Notes

Storage
Store leftover cooked broccoli parmesan in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can be stored for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer on a lower heat for a couple of minutes for a tasty, healthy snack!

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 1183mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1034IUVitamin C: 137mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 1mg