This air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is a simple and tasty vegetable side. It is ready in under 20 minutes.
It is a perfect combination of taste, health, and simplicity. These cauliflower and broccoli florets get perfectly crispy, charred, and seasoned.
You are going to love them so much that you will make them often.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Fast and Easy: It really takes so much lesser time to do veggies in the air fryer.
I let my air fryer preheat when I am chopping the veggies. Then it takes just 10 minutes of cooking time.
Voila, your side dish is done. This dish is done in under 20 minutes.
Nutritious: Both broccoli and cauliflower are powerhouse veggies packed with fiber, vitamin C, and plenty of other nutrients.
Cooking them in air fryer keeps their nutrition intact.
Versatile: Serve this dish as a side, add it to your salad, or simply enjoy it as a healthy snack.
Modify the seasonings any way you like.
Flavorful: Delicious charring from air frying brings out an incredible flavor from these veggies, making this dish surprisingly delicious.
Ingredients
Broccoli and Cauliflower: I used one head each and cut them into small florets. About 1 lb. or roughly 500 gm. together.
Olive oil: I used 2 tsp. of olive oil.
Seasonings: Salt, pepper and minced garlic are the seasonings I used.
Variations and Substitutions
Seasoning Variations: Feel free to get creative with your spices.
Try Italian seasoning, Cajun spice, or curry powder for a fun twist.
Vegetable Substitutions: While we're focusing on broccoli and cauliflower here, but this method works beautifully with other hearty vegetables like brussels sprouts or carrots.
Oil-Free Version: If you're avoiding oil, you can use a couple of tablespoons of vegetable broth or lemon juice for a lighter option.
Serving Suggestions
As a side dish to your favorite protein – grilled tofu, paneer or chicken.
Tossed in your salads for some added crunch and flavor.
As a healthy, addictive snack. Try them with a dip of your choice - hummus, tzatziki, gochujang aioli or a spicy mayo.
Instructions
Cut each head of broccoli and cauliflower into medium-sized florets. Wash and dry them well.
In a large bowl, toss the broccoli and cauliflower florets with olive oil, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
If using vegetable broth or lemon juice, use that in place of oil.
Season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Mix well.
Preheat your air fryer at 180C or 360F for 5 minutes.
Place the veggies in the air fryer basket, spreading them out evenly. Don’t overcrowd.
Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 360F or 180C, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
Check for doneness by poking a floret with a fork.
If it's tender, they're done! If not, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
The edges will get nicely charred.
Take out your broccoli and cauliflower in air fryer. Serve hot.
Expert Tips
Cutting the veggies uniformly: Keep your florets roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.
Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: Overcrowding leads to steaming rather than roasting. Cook in batches if necessary.
Shake the Basket: Remember to shake the basket halfway through to ensure the veggies get crispy on all sides.
Season well: The veggies get their flavour from the seasonings.
You can use any spice mix of choice.
Serve hot: For the best results, serve your air-fried broccoli and cauliflower immediately.
They're most crispy and delicious straight from the fryer.
FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen broccoli and cauliflower. However, the air frying time will increase by about 3-5 minutes.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
They should stay good for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in the air fryer or oven to get them crispy again.
Sure! You can try other vegetables like brussels sprouts, carrots, peppers mixed vegetables, zucchini or squash.
Just keep an eye on the cooking time, as it may vary depending on the veggie you're using
You can use any seasonings or mixes that you like. If you want some heat, try some chili flakes or cajun spice.
For an Italian touch, use Italian seasoning. For a smoky flavour, bbq seasoning works well.
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Air fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut each head of broccoli and cauliflower into medium-sized florets. Wash and dry them well.
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli and cauliflower florets with olive oil, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- If using vegetable broth or lemon juice, use that in place of oil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Preheat your air fryer at 180C or 360F for 5 minutes.
- Place the veggies in the air fryer basket, spreading them out evenly. Don’t overcrowd.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 360F or 180C, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Check for doneness by poking a floret with a fork.
- If it's tender, they're done! If not, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- The edges will get nicely charred.
- Take out your air fried broccoli and cauliflower. Serve hot.
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Notes
2. Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: Overcrowding leads to steaming rather than roasting. Cook in batches if necessary.
3. Shake the Basket: Remember to shake the basket halfway through to ensure the veggies get crispy on all sides.
4. Season well: The veggies get their flavour from the seasonings.
You can use any spice mix of choice.
5. Serve hot: For the best results, serve your air-fried broccoli and cauliflower immediately. They're most crispy and delicious straight from the fryer.
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