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Have you tried air-fried broccoli? After our success with air-fried beets, we were ready to experiment with more air fryer vegetables. This Easy Healthy Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan is another winner.
If you’re on the hunt for a quick, nutritious side dish that’s bursting with flavor, look no further. This recipe combines the crispiness of air frying with the savory goodness of garlic and parmesan to create a great side dish in minutes.
With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a vibrant and delicious addition to an easy weeknight meal no time. Get ready to elevate your broccoli game and impress your family and friends with this tasty healthy side dish!
Table of Contents
- How Many Calories and WW Points in Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli?
- Recipe Ingredients
- How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Broccoli, Step-by-Step
- Recipe Notes, Substitutions and Variations
- Serving Suggestions
- Ways to Store Leftover Easy Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe
How Many Calories and WW Points in Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli?
According to my calculations, each serving of crispy air fryer broccoli with parmesan has about 83 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 medium head fresh broccoli, washed and cut into florets
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch black pepper
How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Broccoli, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Use the Preheat function to heat the air fryer to 375F degrees. (The air fryer model I used was the Cosori TurboBlaze™ with the crisper plate.)
Step 3: In a large bowl, stir together broccoli florets, cheese, oil, garlic powder and pepper until well coated.
Step 4: Place broccoli in air fryer basket on crisper plate and arrange florets in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket. Press the Air Fry button and cook at 375F degrees for 7-8 minutes, until lightly charred and fork tender. Be sure to check broccoli after 3-5 minutes, as cooking times for different air fryers may vary. (Depending on size of your air fryer tray, you may need to cook in batches. Buttons and cooking functions on your specific model may be different.)
Step 5: Transfer broccoli to a serving dish or divide evenly between 4 plates.
Step 6: Store any leftover roasted broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes, Substitutions and Variations
Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the florets. Small florets will cook faster, where larger ones may need an extra minute or two. We use very little oil in our air fryer recipes to keep the calories and WW Points in check. Of course, you may prefer a more liberal drizzle of olive oil for more even cooking and additional tablespoons of parmesan cheese if you’re not following a low calorie diet.
Garlic powder or granulated roasted garlic is my personal preference in this recipe. Feel free to use fresh garlic if you prefer. Some folks like a dash of onion powder too.
No Parmesan? Asiago or Pecorino Romano would be great substitutes. Nutritional yeast has a cheesy, nutty flavor and a texture similar to grated Parmesan. It’s a great way to keep this healthy veggie vegan friendly.
Spicier? A pinch of red pepper flakes would season broccoli nicely.
Brighter? A sprinkle of lemon zest and squeeze of fresh lemon juice would be delicious. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar would also work well.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this delicious air fry broccoli as a quick side dish with Whole Roasted Air Fryer Chicken, Salmon Cakes, Mini Meatloaf Muffins or Mom’s Hamburger Macaroni Goulash
Ways to Store Leftover Easy Air Fryer Broccoli
Store any leftover broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium head broccoli, washed and cut into florets
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- Use the Preheat function to heat the air fryer to 375F degrees. (The air fryer model I used was the Cosori TurboBlaze™ with the crisper plate.)
- In a large bowl, stir together broccoli florets, cheese, oil, garlic powder and pepper until well coated.
- Place broccoli in air fryer basket on crisper plate and arrange florets in a single layer. Press the Air Fry button and cook at 375F degrees for 7-8 minutes, until lightly charred and tender. Be sure to check broccoli after 3 to 4 minutes, as cooking times for different air fryers may vary. (Depending on size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches. Buttons and cooking functions on your specific model may be different.)
- Add broccoli to a serving dish or divide evenly between 4 plates.
- Store any leftover roasted broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 2 PointsPlus (Old plan) Be sure to roast the broccoli stems too. Don’t toss out the stems from your head of broccoli. Carefully peel the tough skin from the stems and chop. Toss in with the florets, olive oil, garlic powder and Parmesan until coated and cook as directed. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the florets. Small florets will cook faster, where larger ones may need an extra minute or two. We use very little oil in our air fryer recipes to keep the calories and WW Points in check. Of course, you may prefer a more liberal drizzle of olive oil for more even cooking and additional tablespoons of parmesan cheese if you’re not following a low calorie diet. Garlic powder or granulated roasted garlic is my personal preference in this recipe. Feel free to use fresh garlic if you prefer. Some folks like a dash of onion powder too. No Parmesan? Asiago or Pecorino Romano would be great substitutes. Nutritional yeast has a cheesy, nutty flavor and a texture similar to grated Parmesan. It’s a great way to keep this healthy veggie vegan friendly. Spicier? A pinch of red pepper flakes would season broccoli nicely. Brighter? A sprinkle of lemon zest and squeeze of fresh lemon juice would be delicious. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar would also work well.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: EatingWell Magazine Special Air Fryer Edition
I have not tried this recipe but want to. We love roasted broccoli-can I use frozen broccoli?
Sure!