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broccoli tossed with chili crisp air fried till crisp
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5 from 7 votes

Air fryer broccoli with spicy chili crisp

This 3 ingredient crispy air fryer broccoli is so good. And it is effortless and quick to rustle up.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4
Calories: 82kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 set of measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp Spicy chili crisp
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or adjust to your liking

Substitutes for Spicy Chili Crisp

  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp Oil

Instructions

Prep Work

  • Chop the base of the broccoli and separate the florets.
  • Place them in a colander and wash them thoroughly under water.
  • When done, place them in a salad spinner and spin to dry or wipe them with a paper towel.
  • Spread them out on a kitchen towel and allow to dry under the fan for a few minutes.

Tossing the broccoli

  • In a mixing bowl, place the prepared broccoli florets.
  • Add the chili crisp oil to the broccoli and gently rub it onto the florets.

Air frying

  • Arrange the broccoli pieces in the air fryer basket.
  • When arranging, make sure they are not crowded.
  • Roast in two batches if your basket is small.

Air fryer timings

  • Roast in the air fryer at 375 F (190 C) for 8 minutes, shaking at the half way mark.
  • When done, transfer to a serving tray and squeeze lemon juice.
  • Serve immediately.

Oven roasted broccoli

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). On a baking sheet, arrange the broccoli florets in a single layer.
  • Make sure there are no overlaps.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes tossing them around the 8th minute mark.
  • Continue to bake them till they are crisp and brown around the edges.
  • Once done, squeeze lemon juice over the roasted pieces and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. The chili crisp oil has salt added to it and this is more than sufficient for the quantity of broccoli mentioned in this recipe. However, if you prefer a little more salt, please add up to 1/2 tsp salt to the broccoli while tossing.
  2. The roasted broccoli loses its crispy texture once it cools down fully. For this reason, I recommend serving it immediately after air frying.
  3. Air fryer timings will vary based on the brand, capacity and model.
  4. Please refer the blog post for expert tips on roasting veggies.
  5. Nutritional information shared is a rough guide and is given as a courtesy. 

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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