Air Fryer Broccolini
This easy air fryer broccolini recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal! With crispy edges and tender stalks, your family will love this easy-to-make dish.
I use our air fryer nearly every day because it’s easy to whip up a quick veggie to pair with whatever we’re having for dinner. This roasted broccolini recipe recently joined the rotation, and I love it! Broccolini is a slightly sweeter, more delicate cousin to broccoli, and it cooks beautifully in the air fryer. It’s a great option for a quick side dish that’s full of flavor.
What is Broccolini?
Broccolini is a hybrid vegetable that combines broccoli and Chinese broccoli. It has smaller florets, longer stalks, and a slightly sweeter taste. Unlike traditional broccoli, broccolini is entirely edible, including the tender stalks.
Why I Love My Air Fryer
Air fryers work by circulating hot air to create crispy textures with minimal oil. They’re perfect for roasting vegetables like broccolini, giving you tender results with a satisfying crunch in a fraction of the time it takes to roast in an oven. For years, I used the Ninja Foodi Grill but I recently switched to this Hamilton Beach air fryer, which is all stainless steel.
How to Make Broccolini in an Air Fryer
This recipe is incredibly easy! Start by washing and drying your broccolini, then trimming the ends of the stalks. Toss it in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to coat evenly. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. If you’re making a larger batch, cook in multiple rounds to ensure even crispiness.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, pop the broccolini back in the air fryer for 1–2 minutes to restore its crispiness. Avoid reheating in the microwave, as it can make the broccolini soggy.
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Air Fryer Broccolini
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This easy air fryer broccolini recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal! With crispy edges and tender stalks, your family will love this easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
- 8oz broccolini, washed and dried and cut into separate stalks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Sprinkle of fresh lemon juice
- Pinch black pepper
- Pinch chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F.
- Toss the broccolini with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the broccolini in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 6–7 minutes, stiring the broccolini once halfway through.
- Remove from the air fryer, drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with lemon zest and chili flakes, and serve.
