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Air fryer broccoli for one prep inspiration: seasoned broccoli florets with carrots in a serving dish.

Air Fryer Broccoli for One

Air fryer broccoli for one makes a tender, lightly browned vegetable side in minutes. Get exact amounts, drying tips and doneness cues.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 1 vegetable side
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups bite-size fresh broccoli florets and tender stems about 100 g
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil 5 ml
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 5 ml, added after cooking

Equipment

  • 2-quart or larger basket air fryer
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • small mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. Rinse the broccoli under running water. Cut florets into similar bite-size pieces, trim thick stems smaller and pat thoroughly dry.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 390 F (about 200 C) if the model requires it. Toss dry broccoli with olive oil, garlic powder and salt.
  3. Spread in one loose layer. Air fry at 390 F (about 200 C) for an estimated 6 to 8 minutes, shaking halfway. Begin checking at 5 minutes; stop when stems are tender and tips lightly brown, not black.
  4. Transfer to a plate, drizzle with lemon juice and let cool briefly. Serve the whole portion to one person.

Notes

Cooking times vary by air fryer and floret size; begin checking at five minutes.
Dry washed broccoli; add lemon only after cooking. Do not use unsecured parchment.
The real Pexels image includes carrots and seasoning and is not the exact finished recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90 F/32 C; use within 3 to 4 days and reheat to 165 F/74 C.
Cooking and nutrition are estimates, not measured results.