Description
This air fryer broccoli and cauliflower recipe offers a quick, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy perfectly roasted vegetables with a flavorful garlicky seasoning. Ideal for a nutritious side dish, it uses minimal ingredients and requires only 22 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the vegetables evenly.
- Combine vegetables: In a large bowl, place the broccoli and cauliflower florets together, preparing them for seasoning.
- Add olive oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the broccoli and cauliflower to help them roast nicely and develop a crisp texture.
- Season the vegetables: Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables and toss everything well to ensure an even coating.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the seasoned broccoli and cauliflower mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer for even cooking.
- Air fry the vegetables: Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote uniform crispness and browning.
- Check tenderness and serve: After cooking, check the vegetables for your desired tenderness and adjust the time if necessary before serving.
Notes
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking ensures even browning and prevents burning.
- Feel free to add other spices like paprika or chili flakes for a different flavor profile.
- Use fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets for best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil or another high smoke point oil if preferred.
- This recipe works well as a side for many dishes or as a healthy snack.
