This tender and perfectly crispy Air Fryer Broccoli only takes 8 minutes to make and has three net carbs! This is the perfect low-carb, keto side dish that goes with anything!
I am not huge on kitchen gadgets. I love my slow cooker and occasionally use the waffle maker, but that is about the extent of it. Until I purchased an air fryer, that is! If you haven’t gone over to the dark side yet, I’m hoping to convince you. Air fryers make life so much easier!
Originally I thought we wouldn’t use it often because we don’t often eat “fried” food. However, air fryers make delicious roasted vegetables and meats, and the most perfect crispy fries! I love these Green Bean Fries and my husband is always requesting these Carrot Fries. This air fryer broccoli also happens to be a wonderful keto side because broccoli is low in net carbs and the butter and parmesan adds a nice amount of fat, not to mention flavor! For more great side dish recipes, check out this list of The Best Keto Thanksgiving Sides!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Broccoli
The ingredients list for this air fryer roasted broccoli couldn’t be simpler! Here’s what you’ll need to make this keto broccoli recipe:
- Broccoli florets
- Butter
- Garlic
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon wedges (optional)
How to Roast Broccoli in an Air Fryer
Have I mentioned how easy it is to make roasted broccoli in the air fryer? Here are the basic steps:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Add the chopped broccoli florets to the basket of the air fryer and spray very lightly with cooking oil.
- Roast the broccoli for 8 minutes total.
At this point, the broccoli should be fork tender at the thickest part of the stem and slightly crispy on the outside.
Remove the broccoli from the basket and set aside. You can top the broccoli anyway you like it, but I have included my favorite butter garlic and parmesan combination below.
How Long to Cook Broccoli in an Air Fryer
In total, the air fryer roasted broccoli needs 8 minutes total to cook. I remove the basket after 4 minutes and shake or toss with tongs to make sure everything is cooking evenly, then cook 4 more minutes.
Carbs in Broccoli
Broccoli is fantastic if you’re eating keto, because it’s so natually low in carbs! One whole cup of broccoli is only 4 net carbs. Broccoli is a great alternative to chips, especially if you combine it with this keto Avocado Bacon Dip. This Air Fryer Broccoli is only 3 net carbs per serving, making it the perfect keto side dish! If you’re looking for more broccoli recipes, check out these 15+ of the Best Broccoli Recipes!
Can I Double This Recipe?
Most likely not, unless you plan on cooking the broccoli in batches. Air fryers can only hold so many veggies, so you probably can’t make double the amount of air fryer broccoli.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
The great thing about broccoli is that it pairs well with pretty much any main dish. Here are some of my favorite keto dinners to enjoy with the air fried broccoli:
- Slow Cooker Ginger Garlic Pork Tenderloin
- Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce
- Keto Chicken Tenders
- Pizza Zucchini Boats
- Steak Wraps
More Keto Air Fryer Recipes:
Air Fryer Broccoli (low carb + keto)
This tender and perfectly crispy Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli only takes 8 minutes to make and has three net carbs! This is the perfect low carb, keto side dish that goes with anything!
Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
Melt the butter and combine with the minced garlic, set aside for later.
Preheat your air fryer according to the manufactures directions at a temperature of 350 degrees.
Add the chopped broccoli florets to the basket of the air fryer and spray very lightly with cooking oil.
Roast the broccoli 8 minutes total. I remove the basket after 4 minutes and shake or toss with tongs to make sure everything is cooking evenly, then cook 4 more minutes.
At this point the broccoli should be fork tender at the thickest part of the stem and slightly crispy on the outside.
Remove the broccoli from the basket and toss with the garlic butter, parmesan and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 106Total Fat: 7.9gCarbohydrates: 5.2gFiber: 2.1gProtein: 5.3g
