Air Fryer Broccoli & Cauliflower
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Air Fryer Broccoli & Cauliflower gets you delicious roasted vegetables with a little crunch and just as tender as the oven in half the time! Plus – you keep all the nutrition in your veggies!
What You Will ❤️ About Vegetables in the Air Fryer
- Cook Time – In just 15 minutes, you’ll have the perfect roasted broccoli & cauliflower in less time than using an oven
- Healthy Side Dish – a dash of olive oil and a light sprinkle of Parmesan add flavor but keep this dish low calorie and low-carb!
- Seasoned – I used just a couple of simple flavors but feel free to jazz it up with more spices if that’s your taste
Ingredients for Air Fryer Broccoli & Cauliflower
My favorite vegetables + simple seasonings make a delicious and healthy side dish. Be sure to use fresh broccoli & cauliflower – not the frozen!
- Broccoli Florets
- Cauliflower Florets
- Olive Oil – you can also use vegetable oil , canola or coconut oil
- Salt & Black Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese – this is optional or you could use Romano cheese
This recipe was made using the Paula Deen Air Fryer.
More Veggie Ideas for the Air Fryer
Vegetables are so easy to make in the air fryer – here are more veggie ideas and seasoning tricks!
- More Seasoning – I went super simple but add more seasoning into the mix like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, rosemary and thyme.
- Spicy – make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
- Carrots – air fryer baby carrots are delicious – especially with a maple syrup glaze!
- Corn on the Cob – whether you’re doing it full on the cob or corn ribs – you’ve got to try it! The ribs are my favorite!
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How to make Broccoli & Cauliflower Recipe in the Air Fryer
Besides being a delicious side, you can use these veggies in salads, veggie tacos, in a veggie wrap or even on a pizza! Here’s how to make them:
- Cut all broccoli and cauliflower into florets
- In a large bowl add florets, sprinkle with olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh Parmesan cheese
- Add 1/4 cup water into bottom of basket – not enough to come up through tray. This will help steam the veggies and not over crisp them.
- Place broccoli & cauliflower in air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry at 350º for 7 minutes
- Open basket and shake to toss, sprinkle lightly with additional olive oil and parmesan cheese
- Air fry an additional 7 minutes
- Remove and serve with butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
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Tips, Tricks & FAQs
Store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass ones) in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.
Yes – but it won’t get crispy like fresh cauliflower and broccoli! I always recommend fresh so it maintains a bite.
Yes – spread out on a baking sheet and bake at 425º for 30 minutes.
Sure – parchment paper liners definitely help keep it clean. Remove the liner and jut give it a quick rinse.
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What to serve with Air Fryer Veggies
Air Fryer Broccoli & Cauliflower
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut all broccoli and cauliflower into florets2-3 cups broccoli florets, 2-3 cups cauliflower florets
- In a large bowl add florets, sprinkle with olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh Parmesan cheese2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Add 1/4 cup water into bottom of basket – not enough to come up through tray. This will help steam the veggies and not over crisp them.
- Place broccoli & cauliflower in air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry at 350º for 7 minutes
- Open basket and shake to toss, sprinkle lightly with additional olive oil and parmesan cheese
- Air fry an additional 7 minutes
- Remove and serve with butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
