This easy air-fryer broccoli is the easiest way to cook fresh broccoli! With just five simple ingredients and 15 minutes of cook time, this vegan and gluten-free recipe will have you eating your veggies and possibly even licking the plate clean. It’s that good.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Calories: 43kcal
Author: Michelle Cehn | World of Vegan
Ingredients
10 ouncesfresh broccoli floretsif you have extra broccoli stalks, slice them up and add them in—they’re edible and delicious too!
1tablespoontoasted sesame oil
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
¼teaspoonsalt
A sprinkle of sesame seeds for toppingoptional
Instructions
In a large bowl add the fresh broccoli florets (and sliced stalks if you have them), toasted sesame oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. Using your hands, mix thoroughly until evenly coated with the oil and spices.
Place broccoli into your air fryer basket and arrange in a single layer.
Air fry for 6 minutes at 400 degrees F. Remove basket, check broccoli, and continue in 2 minute increments until you have perfectly broccoli. Adjust timing according to how crispy you like your broccoli!
Remove from air fryer, sprinkle with sesame seeds (if desired), and enjoy!