Easy Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower
Air fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower is a simple yet elegant recipe to enjoy these amazing veggies. Smothered with cheddar cheese, olive oil, and black pepper, this air fryer version of broccoli is a perfect healthy side dish for any occasion!
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Air Fryer same recipe can be made in an oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 3 cups Cauliflower florets
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- salt as per taste
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli and cauliflower thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets. You can also include some of the stems if you prefer. Make sure to preheat the air fryer to 190°C for about 10 minutes.
- Place the broccoli and cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the florets, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Top with chopped cheddar cheese. You can also add other seasonings like onion powder, paprika, or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, place the seasoned broccoli and cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd them. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.Cook at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.They are done if they are fork-tender and lightly browned around the edges.If they're not cooked to your desired level of crispiness, you can cook them for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the air-fried broccoli and cauliflower from the air fryer basket and transfer them to a serving dish.Serve immediately as a side dish or snack. They're delicious on their own or with a dipping sauce like soy sauce, ranch dressing, or hummus. You may top them with fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into uniform-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly. Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- If broccoli and cauliflower are not thoroughly dried, the moisture will lead to steaming and won't have a crispy texture.
- If you are air frying in batches, the first batch will have more cooking time as compared to the rest.
- For Frozen Broccoli-Thawing frozen broccoli before air-frying is optional but recommended for better texture. Thaw it by leaving it in the refrigerator overnight or using the defrost setting on your microwave. However, if time is limited, you can skip the thawing step and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 bowl | |
| Servings: 3 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 86 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 2.8g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 64mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.5g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 20% |
| Total Sugars 4.3g | |
| Protein 5.1g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 76mg | 6% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 647mg | 14% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |