Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

bowl of air fryer broccoli shot front overhead

4.89 from 9 ratings

I love easy air fryer recipes, and this Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli has become my new favorite way to cook broccoli! In just a few easy steps you can have a healthy side dish on your table, thanks to the trusty air fryer.

Prep Time0

Cook Time20

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, broccoli, Snack

Servings: person

Calories: 22kcal

Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

Instant Pot 6 qt
Ninja Foodi
Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

6 oz broccoli frozen
coconut oil spray or olive oil spray
seasonings

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

First, pour half of a bag (about 6 ounces) of frozen broccoli florets into a large mixing bowl. 6 oz broccoli
Then spray olive oil or avocado oil on the broccoli. When using frozen broccoli, you'll want to do this quickly because it can freeze and clump up. coconut oil spray
Next add salt and pepper, and any other toppings you prefer. Then toss and mix well in the large bowl. seasonings
Now you'll add the broccoli into your air fryer basket in a single layer.
Finally, cook the frozen broccoli in the air fryer at 400 degrees f for 20 minutes of cook time, opening to toss every few minutes.

Notes

To get the crispy texture, it's important that the broccoli cooks at a high temperature and in a single layer–it allows the heat to circulate better and cook more evenly. If you have a small air fryer you might not be able to make the whole batch in a single time.

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