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Air fried broccoli on a fork

Broccoli in Air Fryer: High Protein Side Dishes

Isabel Laessig
Enjoy high protein side dishes, like this amazing broccoli in air fryer recipe, that make it so much easier to add more protein to your meal plan!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 218 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Broccoli crowns
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Using a knife or kitchen scissors, cut bite-sized florets from the whole broccoli crowns, and place them in a mixing bowl.
    3 Broccoli crowns
    broccoli being mixed with a spatula in a glass bowl
  • Add in the olive oil, salt, and pepper, then toss well to coat all florets evenly. Broccoli takes extra tossing as the leaves soak up oil.
    2 Tablespoons Olive oil, 1 teaspoon Black pepper, 1 teaspoon Salt
    broccoli in a glass bowl with salt and pepper on top
  • Transfer the coated broccoli to your air fryer's tray or basket in an even layer, then cook at 400°F for 8 minutes. Remove the basket and toss the broccoli, then return to the fryer and let cook another 8 minutes.
    broccoli coated in oil and seasonings in an air fryer basket
  • Once finished, let cool and serve!
    a bowl of cooked broccoli on a wooden board next to a fork and raw broccoli

Notes

  • Broccoli clings to oil, so make sure to mix it very thoroughly to ensure each floret is coated.
  • This recipe has only the most basic seasonings, perfect for you to add your own favorite flavors!
  • Make sure not to cut the florets too small, or they might slip through the holes in the basket. Similarly, if they're too big, they might not evenly cook. Bite-sized is perfect!

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 732mgPotassium: 1448mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2844IUVitamin C: 407mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 3mg
Keyword easy high protein meals, high protein side dish, high protein side dishes, high protein sides
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