Air-Fryer Broccoli

Name: Air-Fryer Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided; 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets (about 12 cups); 1/4 cup chopped almonds; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; Lemon wedges, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This air-fryer broccoli is the perfect side dish. It’s quick and easy to prepare while boasting a delicious lemony flavor that pairs with almost any entree.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets (about 12 cups)
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended; add broccoli and toss to coat. Arrange broccoli in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket.
Cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with almonds, lemon zest and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 84 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

I think broccoli was made to be cooked in an air fryer. It gets tender and still has a nice crunch. And it only gets better with a touch of lemon! —Liz Bellville, Tonasket, Washington

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