Air fryer broccolini is a delicious and healthy side dish. This broccolini is ready from start to finish in less than 15 minutes. It's delicious topped with crumbled feta and lemon zest, but easy to customize with whatever flavors you love.
Air frying vegetables is one of my favorite things to do. It's just so quick and easy and usually doesn't require preheating. And dishes like this easy air fried broccolini get roasted to perfection.
I topped my air fryer broccolini with some crumbled feta, lemon zest, and a healthy squeeze of lemon juice (because I think lemon and broccolini are just a match made in heaven), but this dish is so easy to make your own with whatever flavors you love!
Want a little spice? Add some red pepper flakes! Want a more unique flavor? Add some harissa spice or sumac.
Whatever you choose, the broccolini will be delicious and will look gorgeous on your plate. A fun switch from just using regular broccoli.
Ingredients
- Broccolini
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Feta (optional)
- Lemon zest and juice (optional)
How to make air fryer broccolini
Wash and dry the broccolini. Then, trim about ½ inch off the broccolini stems at the bottom.
Toss broccolini with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Place broccolini in air fryer basket.
Cook at 380 degrees F for about 6-9 minutes, checking around the 5 minute mark for doneness.
I like mine a little crispier, so I cooked mine for about 8 minutes and the florets crisped up nicely. However, test and remove from the air fryer when broccolini is done to your liking.
Plate, then top with crumbled feta, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Recipe notes
- All air fryers cook differently. Watch broccolini closely to make sure it doesn't burn.
- If a few of your broccolini pieces have very thick stems, you can cut them in half lengthwise to make sure they all cook evenly and that the stems get tender when cooking.
FAQs
Where can you find broccolini?
Broccolini can be found in most grocery stores in the produce section. It might be called baby broccoli or tenderstem broccoli.
Can you eat the stems of broccolini?
Yes, broccolini stems are edible and get tender when cooked. The stems, leaves, and florets are all edible and delicious.
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Air Fryer Broccolini
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz broccolini
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons feta
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry broccolini. Trim bottom ½ inch of stem.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss.
- Add to air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 380 degrees for 6-9 minutes, checking at the 5 minute mark for doneness.
- Remove from the air fryer and plate. Top with crumbled feta and fresh lemon zest. Serve with lemon halves for squeezing.
Notes
- All air fryers cook differently. Watch broccolini closely to make sure it doesn't burn. This is why I suggest starting to check around the 5 minute mark, even though it usually takes a bit longer.
- If a few of your broccolini pieces have very thick stems, you can cut them in half lengthwise to make sure they all cook evenly and that the stems get tender when cooking.
Nutrition
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