A yummy and healthy air fryer frozen broccoli. It is a quick recipe prepared in only 10 minutes. Also, it is easily air fried with this frozen broccoli in the air fryer with simple ingredients and little effort. This flavorful air-fried broccoli that’s frozen keeps the nutrients perfectly intact. Explore the recipe for air fry frozen broccoli in an air fryer.
It is a quick and easy recipe for the most well air-fried frozen broccoli. This air frying recipe is the best one to be cooked and is also very healthy.
You preserve the frozen broccoli nutrients and yet get a crispy texture using the air fryer. The air-fried broccoli is healthy with nutrients. It’s a healthy air fried broccoli containing nutrients. Prepare this quick recipe within a matter of a few minutes.
I prefer making the frozen broccoli in an air fryer for a fast veggie side dish. It is a quicker and crispier side dish, without any soggy mush, and also the best recipe.
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This Recipe is The Perfect Choice
Reasons for air-fried frozen broccoli being the perfect choice:
- Healthy: it’s a healthy quick dish, that preserves fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients like vitamin C, K, and folate. Also, very little oil is being consumed.
- Perfect choice: A perfect choice of frozen broccoli to impress the family members.
- Saves Time: the comforting recipe saves time when cooking and is prepared with a little effort.
- Family-Friendly: the complete family will enjoy the crispy and flavorful dish, prepared with air-fried Broccoli. For veggie lover families this meal is the best for a side dish.
- Very Versatile: it’s versatile, you can adjust the seasoning to your taste. Prepare the delicious easy dish from simple salt and pepper to garlic parmesan or lemon pepper just the way you want.
- On Occasion: it is very commonly being prepared for weekend dinners. Also, it is ready to entertain guests and goes well as a complement to all main courses.
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Tips To Air Fry Broccoli
Here are a few easy tips and tricks for using the air fryer to air fry frozen broccoli:
- Preheating the air fryer is preferable for cooking the broccoli right away. Then, add the frozen broccoli to the air fryer. It will cook through and become crispy.
- No basket filling: Don’t pack the air fryer basket with broccoli florets as it is better. Spread evenly in one layer for proper air circulation. It doesn’t become soggy and also avoids the steaming.
- Needs shaking: At least once, shake the air basket while air frying when it reaches half. It will cook and brown the broccoli evenly on all sides.
- Use some oil: To help the broccoli crisp up even more, lightly spray the frozen florets with a little oil and toss to coat evenly before putting them in the air fryer basket.
- Don’t Thaw: It is better not to thaw the frozen broccoli. Until they are ready to be air-fried, keep them frozen.
- For seasoning: It is better to add the seasoning in the frozen mode to absorb the spices well. Accommodate, your choices of spices for this recipe.
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Variations
This delicious recipe for frozen broccoli in an air fryer can be prepared with different spice variations. Here are some variations which you can make on various occasions:
- Garlic Parmesan: After air frying, sprinkling the top with grated parmesan and finely chopped garlic will boost the flavor. Then again air fry it for a short time till the cheese melts and golden layer is formed.
- Lemon Pepper: Sprinkle freshly squeezed lemon juice and crushed black pepper all over the cooked broccoli. The air-fried broccoli gets more lime citrus flavor and black pepper.
- Cauliflower: Even its florets can be added to this recipe by following the other instructions as it is. The cooking duration for both broccoli and cauliflower is nearly the same. It makes it look better with a nice taste.
- Spiciness: Add red pepper to make it spicier. Alternatively, add some garlic chili sauce while cooking or after cooking to your taste and mix well.
You can always adjust the seasonings to your preferences.
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Ingredients For Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
This particular air fried broccoli recipe uses simple ingredients for preparation. And you can very easily change them to your taste:
- frozen broccoli florets
- salt and black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- olive oil (for sprinkle)
Frozen Broccoli – How to Air Fry in an Air Fryer
- First, prepare the air fryer, and preheat it for nearly five minutes at 400°F or 300°F. Take a mixing bowl, and add the broccoli florets (frozen). Then sprinkle oil all over the florets. Mix the other ingredients also with this, and toss them well.
- Put everything from the bowl to the air fryer basket. Then arrange them evenly in a layer in that basket. Now air fry for nearly 5 minutes once. Then shake and stir the basket well. Air fry again for another 5 minutes or till you get the crispiness you want. While cooking, check a little regularly to avoid burning and get the proper crispiness.
BEST way to cook frozen broccoli, mostly air-fried in the air fryer. Apply the seasoning to them in the frozen mode and put them for air frying. Prepare this quick air-fried recipe for frozen broccoli in 10 minutes.
What Goes Well With Air Fried Frozen Broccoli
Serve the air fried broccoli as a side dish either steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles. This also goes well with baked teriyaki salmon, or baked honey garlic pork chops.
This cooked broccoli mostly goes well as a side dish with any main course at dinner.
Serve this recipe as a snack with sauces. Include them with the salads as well.
F.A.Qs
Is Air Fried Broccoli Still Nutritious
YES, the broccoli after getting air fried still preserves its nutrients. It still has all the health benefits after air frying.
How Long Does It Take To Cook Frozen Broccoli Florets In Air Fryer?
To cook the frozen broccoli in the air fryer, the air frying time takes about 10 to 12 minutes at 400°F temp.
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How To Make Air Fried Frozen Broccoli Crispy
For a crispy broccoli, preheat the air fryer at 400°F(200°C). Preheat first, and the broccoli cooks evenly all over with the desired crispiness.
It is better to check the air fryer regularly, maintain the correct temperature, and monitor the cooking to get the desired crispiness
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Can You Air Fry Frozen Broccoli Ahead Of Time
YES, store the air-fried broccoli in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat before serving for the best taste in the air fryer for 3 -4 minutes or until it’s hot.
It keeps the original taste and crispiness. Do not reheat for a long time, to avoid burning.
Alternatively, reheat them in the microwave, for nearly 2 – 3 minutes till properly reheating.
Why Air Fried Broccoli Gets Burned in Air Fryer
For these common reasons, the air fryer broccoli will burn:
- high oven temperature
- overcrowded basket
- inadequate oil
- miss shaking at air frying
Equipment For Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
- Baking Dish – to air fry the frozen broccoli
- Mixing Bowl – mix the ingredients in this recipe in the bowl
- Mixing Spoon – the mixing spoon to mix air fryer broccoli ingredients
How To Air Fry Frozen Broccoli in Air Fryer (In 10 Minutes)
Ingredients
- 24 ounces frozen broccoli (florets)
- 1 teaspoon salt (according to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (according to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- olive oil (to sprinkle)
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Instructions
- For an air-fried frozen broccoli, first, preheat the air fryer at 400°F or 300°F for nearly five minutes.
- Then in a mixing bowl, add the frozen broccoli florets. Sprinkle oil over the florets. Add the other remaining ingredients with them, and toss them well.
- Transfer everything to the air fryer basket. Place them in one layer evenly in the basket.
- Air fry the basket in the air fryer for nearly five minutes. Then shake and stir the florets in the basket well.
- Finally, air fry them again for another 5 minutes or till you get your desired crispiness.
- Transfer everything to the serving bowl. And optionally top the air-fried broccoli with Parmesan cheese Parmesan cheese. And serve hot.
Notes
- do not thaw the frozen broccoli, to get better results
- to avoid burning, keep checking regularly to avoid burning and crispiness.
- spread the broccoli florets in a single layer evenly in the basket.
- for proper cooking and browning, shake the basket at least once
- spiciness of your choice can be adjusted.