American · 380°F · 16 min
Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
Crispy battered cauliflower tossed in Buffalo or sticky sauce: vegetarian wing night.
Air Fryer Broccoli
Broccoli in the air fryer goes from boring side to something you actually want seconds of. Dry the florets, oil lightly and cook hot until the edges char. A squeeze of lemon and grated parmesan at the end is the move beside wings, salmon or a weeknight chicken thigh.
Dry florets
Wet broccoli steams. Pat dry after washing so the basket can crisp the tips.
Similar size
Split thick stems so florets cook evenly. Tiny bits burn before stems soften.
Finish off heat
Lemon and parmesan go on after cooking. Cheese on hot broccoli is enough; no extra melt step needed.
Air Fryer Broccoli
Prep 8 min · Cook 10 min · Total 18 min · 4 servings
Crowding. Single loose layer. Crowded broccoli steams soft.
Basket liner (optional). Air fryer paper basket liners are optional. They catch drips and make cleanup easier. Use the molded type that fits your basket; air flows around the sides. Never cover the whole basket floor with solid foil.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.
Prep
Toss dry broccoli florets with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika until lightly coated.
Broccoli florets tossed with oil and seasoning
Cook
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Cook 8-10 minutes, shaking at 4 minutes, until tips are deep green with charred edges and stems are tender-crisp.
Charred broccoli in the air fryer basket Squeeze lemon over the hot broccoli. Toss with parmesan and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
