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air fryer broccoli salad with a half fresh lemon in the center

Easy Air Fryer Broccoli Salad (Healthy Recipe)

Easy air fryer broccoli salad is your next side dish which can be served hot or cold. This recipe uses fresh broccoli florets, red onion and an extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon and garlic seasoning vinaigrette. The ingredients double up as a vinaigrette!
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Author: Miranda | My Anosmic Kitchen
Prep 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings :4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head of broccoli or about 4 cups of broccoli florets
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh lemon juice and zest (zest before juicing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic and herb spice for flavor
  • 1 small red onion

For the Vinaigrette 

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice about half a lemon1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning, or a blend of dried garlic and herbssalt and pepper to taste1-2 tablespoons of water is optional or a little mustard to make it smooth and creamy.

Instructions 

  • Prepare the Broccoli: Wash and dry the broccoli thoroughly. Cut the broccoli into florets, making sure the size of the florets is roughly the same. 
  • Season the Broccoli: In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.  Make sure the broccoli is evenly coated and give it a good toss. 

Preheat the Air Fryer:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes. This ensures that the broccoli starts cooking immediately when you place it in the basket.

Air Fry the Broccoli:

  • Place the seasoned broccoli florets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. It’s okay if some are overlapping, but try not to overcrowd the basket so that the air can circulate properly.
  • Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. The broccoli should be crispy on the edges and tender on the inside.
  • Serve with vinaigrette: 
  • Add all the vinaigrette ingredients into a jar with a lid or whisk together and serve over warm or cold broccoli. 

Notes

Optional ingredient additions:
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for a little heat)
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
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