Air Fryer Broccoli
Air Fryer Broccoli turns fresh florets into crisp-edged, tender bites with a simple toss of olive oil, salt, and pepper. The high heat delivers golden, slightly charred notes while keeping the centers juicy. Serve it hot as a quick side for weeknight dinners or alongside roasted meats and grains.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Broccoli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the broccoli, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Set it aside so the broccoli can absorb the oil, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 4
Place the broccoli in the air fryer basket and cook in the preheated air fryer until it reaches your preferred crispness, 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Calories 322.21 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 8.58 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 20.35 g 7%
- Total Fat 26.55 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 3.98 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 102.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 7.92 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 5.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 142.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 960.9 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 94.23 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 271.17 mg Good Source 301%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Broccoli is made with 3 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Olive Oil, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 322.21 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Broccoli made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Broccoli?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 322.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Broccoli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Broccoli healthy?
- Air Fryer Broccoli has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 322.21 calories and 8.58 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.98 g (20% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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