Description
Delightful and nutritious broccoli bites, perfectly crispy on the outside while tender inside, made in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until well coated.
- Place the broccoli bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Serve immediately while hot, optionally with a dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg