This Air Fried Broccoli Recipe is incredible! Crunchy, flavorful breaded broccoli roasted in the air fryer to perfection.

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Roasted Broccoli In The Air Fryer

Whether you love veggies or are trying to find new and exciting ways to get your kids to eat them, this air fried broccoli recipe is where it’s at! When you air fry broccoli it gets this nice crispiness on the breading that is insanely good.

So I’m still having the greatest time using my new Air Fryer  — between my air fryer and my Instant Pot, I no longer use the stove. LOL.

If you haven’t already been making vegetables in your air fryer, now is a great time to start. After you try this breaded broccoli, be sure to try my Air Fryer Roasted Carrots, Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans, and Air Fryer Blooming Onion.

Why You Will Love Roasted Broccoli In The Air Fryer

  • 15 minute recipe!
  • Easy
  • Delicious
  • Crispy breaded broccoli
  • Kids will eat it

Air Fried Broccoli Recipe Ingredients

Air Fried Broccoli Recipe Ingredients
  • Broccoli Florets
  • Lemon
  • Eggs
  • Italian Bread Crumbs
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Olive Oil

How To Make Breaded Broccoli

How To Make Fried Broccoli In Air Fryer

Step 1: Make batter

Combine the eggs and lemon into a bowl and mix until frothy.

How To Make Fried Broccoli In Air Fryer

Step 2: Coat broccoli

Pour the bread crumbs and parmesan in a bowl. Mix well. Dip the broccoli into the egg mixture then into the bread crumbs.

How To Make Fried Broccoli In Air Fryer

Step 3: Air Fry broccoli

Placed coated broccoli in the air fryer and coat with olive oil. Cook at 340 degrees for 5 minutes then flip and cool for additional 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

How To Make Fried Broccoli In Air Fryer

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to use fresh broccoli?

Yes, I recommend when making this fried broccoli recipe that you use fresh. While you can cook frozen broccoli in the air fryer it won’t really work for this recipe due to the breading. Or skip the breading altogether and make roasted broccoli in the air fryer without breading.

Can I reheat breaded broccoli?

Absolutely! You can simply air fry broccoli for 5-6 minutes or until it’s hot and crispy. I recommend heating it at 340 degrees when reheating.

How do I choose the best broccoli?

  • Should be dense, the heavier the better.
  • Leaves on fresh broccoli are dark and green
  • Florets should be tight
  • No dark spots on the broccoli this shows that it is old, and should be avoided.
  • The broccoli’s stem should be white with no dark patches

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air fried broccoli

Air Fried Broccoli Recipe

4.08 from 14 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

This Air Fried Broccoli Recipe is incredible! Crunchy, flavorful breaded broccoli roasted in the air fryer to perfection.

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • In one bowl, mix the eggs and lemon, mix well, until they are frothy.
  • Then in another bowl mix together the bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Then dip the broccoli into the egg mixture, shaking off the excess.
  • Then dip it into the bread crumb mixture, shaking off the excess.
  • As you coat them, place in a greased air fryer basket or air fryer tray (both coated with olive oil spray, so they won’t stick)
  • GENEROUSLY spray the bread crumb mixture with olive oil, this way it will crisp up.
  • Then set the temperature to 340 degrees F, for 5 minutes, after 5 minutes flip or shake and spray more olive oil on the other side.
  • Plate, serve and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 451IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg

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