Learning how to air fry frozen broccoli is a kitchen skill you MUST have! Super easy + healthy + makes the perfect side dish or snack! I always have a bag of frozen broccoli in my freezer for those nights when I simply need a quick veggie + don’t have anything fresh in my fridge. Broccoli is a favorite here in the MVF Kitchen! Pin or print this one because this recipe is a keeper!
It is no surprise around here that I love my air fryer. I have air fried so many things from green beans to gnocchi to homemade bagels + everything in between. I have even taught you guys how to avoid air fryer mistakes. We have air fried broccoli + broccolini + today I bring you a new trick to have up your kitchen sleeve … how to perfectly air fry frozen broccoli. Not sure about frozen veggies? Check this out: Guide To Frozen Vegetables (Myths + Methods!)
Tara’s Tips on How to Perfectly Air Fry Frozen Broccoli:
- Do not defrost your broccoli before air frying! No need to waste time thawing out your broccoli.
- Change up the seasoning to taste. Any combination of salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder or granules, onion powder or granules.
- If you don’t use oil then make these without the oil spray. I prefer a short spray of avocado oil which gives the florets a little extra crisp on the ends but these turn out fabulously either way.
- There are so many different air fryers now! I have a Ninja Air Fryer with a basket, but I know many of you have the kind with a tray. Watch your florets at the end of the cook time as all air fryers differ. These can go from a little brown to way too brown pretty quickly! Keep an eye on them + make sure you shake them up a few times while cooking.
- Typically, I tell you to preheat your air fryer but not with this recipe! Simply toss the frozen broccoli right in!
- Don’t overcrowd the florets. Starting from frozen these guys can get stuck to one another causing you to have some areas less cooked than others. Cook in batches if you need to but don’t overcrowd! I can easily fit one bag of frozen broccoli in my air fryer + you should have no problem unless you are doubling the recipe.
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Check out my article which details everything you need to know about broccoli + includes all of my broccoli recipes in one place:
Everything You Need to Know About Broccoli
How To Air Fry Frozen Broccoli
Learning how to air fry frozen broccoli is a kitchen skill you MUST have! It is super easy + healthy + makes the perfect side dish or snack!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen broccoli florets
- 1/4 teaspoon of each: salt, black pepper, onion and garlic powder or granules, to taste
- olive oil or avocado oil spray or drizzle (optional)
Directions
- Step 1 Place frozen broccoli florets in a glass bowl, do not thaw, lightly spray with oil spray or drizzle (optional), sprinkle with seasonings.
- Step 2 Transfer broccoli to air fryer basket, be sure not to crowd the florets.
- Step 3 Air fry at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Shake basket every few minutes. If not browned after 12 minutes of cooking, cook in one minute increments shaking the basket and being sure not to overcook.
- Step 4 Adjust salt and spices to taste. Eat or serve immediately, enjoy!
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