The best air fryer broccoli—crispy, crunchy florets with a spicy garlic kick. This simple, keto-friendly vegan side is full of caramelized, savory flavor and comes together quickly in the air fryer.
If you enjoy recipes like our Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks and Air Fryer French Fries, you’ll love this air fried broccoli. Air frying concentrates the broccoli’s earthy taste while adding a pleasant crunch and golden edges.
This broccoli pairs perfectly with keto mains such as Garlic Baked Pork Tenderloin, broiled lobster tails, or a ribeye roast. For a hearty vegan meal, serve it with Instant Pot Vegetable Soup, Lentil Stuffed Peppers, a Vegan Taco Skillet, or creamy tahini noodles.
At Sweet C’s, I include practical tips in my recipes because I’m a home cook who wants others—especially beginners—to understand how and why a dish works. My goal is to help cooks feel confident in the kitchen.
Table of contents
- Air Fryer Broccoli Seasoning
- Other Seasoning Ideas
- Broccoli Air Fryer FAQs
- Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- The Best Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe
Air Fryer Broccoli Seasoning
We boost the flavor with a simple spicy garlic blend that crisps and caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer.
- 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic nuggets or 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Other Seasoning Ideas
If you want a different flavor profile, try:
- Everything But the Elote (or similar corn seasoning)
- Everything Bagel seasoning
- Garlic-lemon seasoning
- Adobo
- Blackening spice blend
Broccoli Air Fryer FAQs
Broccoli is done when the crowns are lightly browned and slightly crisp and the stems are tender to your preference. A little char enhances the flavor without tasting burnt.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze for up to four months.
Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes
If you’re exploring more air fryer options, try air fryer steaks, salmon, or Brussels sprouts—quick, tasty mains and sides that work well with this broccoli.
Air Fryer Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Steak
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Honey Garlic Wings
How to Use an Air Fryer
Air Fryer Fries
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Air Fryer Cajun Turkey Breast
Air Fried Chicken Fried Steak
You can find more air fryer recipes in our air fryer recipe index.
The Best Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe
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Broccoli Air Fryer Recipe
Equipment
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Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli crowns
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic nuggets or minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 450°F (high).
- Toss the broccoli crowns in a large bowl with the oil and seasonings until evenly coated.
- Place the broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15 minutes, opening the air fryer every 5 minutes to gently toss the broccoli for even browning.
- Broccoli is done when the crowns are lightly browned and crispy and the stems are tender to your liking.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 3 g
Nutrition information is an approximation.