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5 from 122 votes

Air Fryer Broccolini (baby broccoli)

Lightly sweet broccolini is perfectly cooked in the air fryer in just 5 minutes! This delicious delicate vegetable is fast and easy and pairs wonderfully with any main dish
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan
Servings: 2 see Notes below
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Toni Dash

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch (8 ounces) broccolini rinsed, patted dry and bottoms of stalks trimmed
  • olive oil spray
  • juice of half a small lemon
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the broccolini in a large mixing bowl. Spritz with olive oil spray to lightly coat (toss between sprays).
  • Drizzle in the lemon juice, minced garlic or garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the broccolini.
  • Place the broccolini into the air fryer basket in a single layer if possible.
  • Cook at 390 degrees F for 5 minutes or until desired doneness. The tender florets will have become crispy and the stalks cooked al dente. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving size and doubling the recipe
One bunch of baby broccoli will serve 2 people with an ample portion. It could be divided between 3 people for a lighter serving.
The recipe can be doubled, keeping the proportions the same. It would require cooking in batches.
Storing leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2003IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg