Description
This crispy air fryer broccoli is an easy and healthy side dish packed with flavor. Perfectly seasoned and topped with parmesan, it pairs wonderfully with a Greek yogurt dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g fresh broccoli florets (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh broccoli florets under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel. This step is crucial for achieving crispiness.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 5 minutes. Preheating helps the broccoli cook evenly and achieve perfect crispy texture.
- Place the seasoned broccoli florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the basket or the broccoli won’t cook evenly.
- Set the timer for 8 minutes and shake the basket halfway through cooking.
- After 8 minutes, sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the broccoli and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and broccoli has a golden-brown char.
- While broccoli cooks, prepare the Greek yogurt dipping sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Transfer broccoli to a serving dish, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and serve with Greek yogurt dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding more spices or herbs to the broccoli before air frying.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Vegetables
- Method: Air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg