This air fryer broccoli bites gets crispy and delicious, just like roasted broccoli does!
Air Fryer Broccoli bites with nutritional yeast take less time to cook, and you don’t need to heat the whole house or make a big sheet pan of broccoli. Thanks to the air fryer, you can make broccoli any time you want and get the same result as roasted broccoli.
This air fryer broccoli recipe is similar in taste to broccoli parmesan but is made plant base because of the nutritional yeast used to add the cheesy flavor.
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What is nutritional yeast?
Nutritional yeast is a plant-based food product with a cheesy, nutty, or savory flavor. Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins, and minerals.
Broccoli is a great side dish because it has many nutrients and vitamins, and it is pretty easy to make.
Air fryer broccoli is the best way to get crispy broccoli. It is an excellent recipe to start using an air fryer.
Ingredients to make air fryer Broccoli Bites
You only need three ingredients to make a batch for 3-4 servings of this wonderful broccoli recipe.
Broccoli: This recipe requires the broccoli florets, but you can use the stems as well. If you use the stems, keep in mind they won’t be crispy as the florets.
Avocado or Olive Oil: To cook in the air fryer, you don’t need to use a lot of oil; a tablespoon is enough to make the florets crispy.
Nutritional yeast or Seasonings: Nutritional yeast is what I used to make this air fryer recipe. You can use parmesan cheese or garlic powder to give a different taste or use your favorite seasoning as you wish.
How to make Air Fryer Broccoli Bites with nutritional yeast
Air fryer broccoli nutritional yeast is so easy to make. You practically mix the ingredients and set the air fryer to cook the broccoli. if you need the list of ingredients and more detailed instructions, find them down this post in the recipe card.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and nutritional yeast until well combined, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the broccoli and toss until well covered.
Arrange in the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 350ºF and cook for 8-10 minutes or until stems are tender, shaking the basket or stirring the broccoli halfway through.
Grate zest from the lemon all over broccoli and serve.
Recipe tips
When mixing the broccoli with the mixture, stick the yeast mixture into the broccoli florets, so it doesn’t drop right off the broccoli while it’s cooking. Some will fall off the broccoli, but you still will keep enough for flavor.
You don’t need to preheat the air fryer to make this recipe, but if your air fryer is required to preheat before cooking, then you need to preheat.
Can you make air fryer broccoli in advance?
Yes! You can make air fryer broccoli in advance or meal prep the broccoli.
Before cooking. Cut the broccoli into florets and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
After cooking. Let the broccoli cool down and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheat. If you reheat the broccoli in the microwave, they won’t be crispy, it is better to use the air fryer to reheat
Freezing. You can store cooked broccoli bites in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Equipment used
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Air fryer. Perfect for making fried food with little to no oil and also give you the convenience of a small convection oven.
Mixing bowls. This set has a cover, which makes it double function as a mixing bowl and storage container.
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Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Bites With Nutritional Yeast
Air Fryer Broccoli takes less time to cook, and you don’t need to heat the whole house or make a big sheet pan of broccoli.
Ingredients
- 10 oz broccoli florets
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (zest only)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and nutritional yeast until well combined, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the broccoli and toss until well covered
- Arrange in the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 350ºF and cook for 8-10 minutes or until stems are tender, shaking the basket or stirring the broccoli halfway through.
- Grate zest from the lemon all over broccoli and serve.
Notes
- When mixing the broccoli with the mixture, stuck the yeast mixture into the broccoli florets, so it doesn’t drop right off the broccoli while it’s cooking. Some will fall off the broccoli, but you still will keep enough for flavor.
- You don’t need to preheat the air fryer to make this recipe, but if your air fryer is required to preheat before cooking, you need to preheat.
- Reheat– if you reheat the broccoli in the microwave, the won’t be crispy, so it is better to use the air fryer to reheat them to 390F for 2-3 minutes or until heated through
- Freezing– You can store cooked broccoli in the air fryer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 31mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
