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Platter of air fryer broccolini with lemon and parmesan.

Air Fryer Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan (tenderstem broccoli)

Angela
Broccolini is crispy thanks to the air fryer. Topped with fresh lemon & parmesan, makes this tenderstem broccoli recipe the best. You'll love this Italian-inspired fresh vegetable garlicky side dish or appetizer.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound small broccolini w thin tiny stalks ** see notes above if using thick broccolini or regular broccoli florets
  • avocado oil spray
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or crushed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup shaved parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Wash & dry the broccolini.   Add broccolini to a large mixing bowl. 
  • Spray with avocado oil & toss with hands or tongs to coat.
  • If using tender baby broccoli, sprinkle with the fresh garlic & toss to coat.  Add salt & pepper & toss again.
    ** If using thicker large broccolini or florets, add only salt & pepper now, no fresh garlic at this time.
  • Place seasoned broccolini on the rack or in an air fryer basket.  Make sure it is in a single layer.
  • No need to preheat.  Set the air fryer to 375° for 7 minutes (for small tender stalks).
    NOTE: Set it for 10 minutes for larger/thicker stalks or large broccoli florets; fresh garlic will burn in 10 minutes so if using larger broccoli, add garlic midway through cooking or use ¼ teaspoon garlic powder instead. 
  • When done, carefully place air-fried broccolini on a platter. Drizzle on the lemon juice & zest.
  • Top with shaved parmesan.  Add more salt & pepper to taste. 
  • ENJOY IMMEDIATELY!   
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

STORING & REHEATING:
  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month.
  • Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until warm. 
SUBSTITUTIONS:
  • Use nutritional yeast to make this dairy-free, vegan/vegetarian, Paleo, Whole30 & without cheese.
  • Larger broccoli florets will take longer to cook and small broccoli rabe will cook faster, adjust the time more or less if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2068IUVitamin C: 110mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fry, healthy, low carb, low fat, vegetable, vegetarian
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