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    How to Cook Broccoli in Air Fryer

    Published: May 31, 2022 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    If you're looking for a quick and healthy way to cook broccoli, look no further than your air fryer! Air frying broccoli is a quick and easy process that yields delicious, crispy results. Here's how to do it:

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    What you'll need:

    • An Air fryer
    • Broccoli
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Olive Oil

    How to cook broccoli in air fryer

    1. Preheat your air fryer to 190°C/375°F for 2 minutes.
    2. Cut your broccoli into small florets.
    3. Place the broccoli florets into the air fryer basket and add salt, pepper, olive oil and any other seasoning you would like. Toss around all the ingredients to ensure all the broccoli is covered.
    4. Cook at 190°C/375°F for 6 minutes.
    5. Remove the fry basket and shake it around to ensure even cooking.
    6. Replace the fry basket and cook for another 6 minutes at the same temperature.
    7. Remove the fry basket again and drizzle a little olive oil if desired. If not, they should be slightly brown and perfectly cooked.

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    FAQ

    How long to cook broccoli in an air fryer?

    Fresh broccoli takes roughly 10-12 minutes to cook, if you prefer them crispier, just add a few more minutes and keep checking until it's at the desired texture.

    How long to cook frozen broccoli in an air fryer?

    Frozen broccoli will take around 15 minutes to cook in an air fryer. Cook directly from frozen, do not allow it to thaw.

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    See Also: How to Cook Frozen Broccoli in Air Fryer!

    What temperature to cook broccoli in an air fryer?

    The temperature we use to cook both fresh and frozen broccoli in an air fryer is 190°C/375°F.

    Wrapping up

    As you can see, cooking broccoli in an air fryer is quick and easy. In just a few minutes, you can have perfectly cooked broccoli that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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