Air fryer broccolini recipe
Enjoy quick and easy air fryer broccolini with garlic, lemon, and parmesan. A delicious side dish in just ten minutes!
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz broccolini 2 bundles
- Drizzle olive oil roughly 1.5 tbsp
- ½ tsp coarse sea salt or to taste
- ½ tsp garlic granule
- 1 tbsp water to add to the bottom of the air fryer basket
- Lemon wedges
- Grated parmesan cheese from the block
Instructions
- Broccolini prep: Trim away the bottom end, about a little less than ¼ inch (5-6mm). Give them a quick rinse under running water. Shake away the water and set aside to drain.
- How to season: Lay out the broccolini over a large, lined sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and garlic granules. Use your hands to lightly massage and rub the broccolini with oil on all sides, especially the crowns. After massaging, the broccolini should turn from a pale green to a shiny, dark green color. Drizzle with more oil if needed. Broccolini can dry out in an air fryer, so it’s important to coat them well with oil.
- How to air fry to tender-crisp yet not dry: Add 1 tbsp (15ml) water to the bottom of the air fryer basket. Place the broccolini on top of the air fryer rack inside the basket in a single layer. A slight overlap is totally okay. You might need to air fry in 2 batches if the basket looks too crowded.
- Air fryer time and temp: Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 6 minutes. Check after 5 minutes to avoid overcooking.- For thinner stems: 5 to 6 minutes is more than enough.- For thicker stems: Add an extra minute and check again.
- How to serve it: Transfer the broccolini onto a large serving plate. Top with grated parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges on the side. Serve warm.
Notes
- Why add 1 tbsp of water? Adding 1 tablespoon of water to the bottom of the air fryer basket creates a light steam that helps prevent the broccolini crowns from turning dry and brittle. It keeps the tops tender while the thicker stems cook through. Don’t add more than 1 tablespoon (15 ml)—too much water can splash into the heating element.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days. They taste great cold and no need to reheat!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1823IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg