Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

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This is the best way to cook tender, flavor broccoli straight from frozen! Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli cooks up in just 12 minutes. Use your favorite seasonings for this easy and healthy side dish.

fork holding piece of cooked broccoli

Frozen Broccoli from Air Fryer

We love to make roasted broccoli in the air fryer. You can cook it straight from frozen and add any seasonings you like! It’s so simple to add a package of frozen vegetables to the air fryer and let it cook when you prepare the rest of the meal. Perfect for busy cooks.

plate of cooked broccoli

 

And this recipe is a great way to add more veggies into your meals. At the end of the week, when all the fresh produce is gone from your fridge, you can pull out of pack of frozen broccoli and cook it up just like fresh! Use as a simple, yet flavorful, side or add it to soups, casseroles, even pasta dishes.

Love making easy side sides in the air fryer? Then check out the recipes for these healthy sides: Frozen Artichoke Hearts, Okra In The Air Fryer, and Spicy Zucchini In The Air Fryer. Many frozen vegetables cook up deliciously in the air fryer.

How To Make Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

Start with a package of frozen broccoli. Open it up and pour into the air fryer basket. Time for seasonings! This recipe calls for salt, pepper, and garlic powder, but you can add any seasonings you like on broccoli.

package of frozen broccoli in front of air fryer

Pop air fryer basket back in the air fryer and set at 380 degrees for 12 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, pull basket out of the air fryer and shake to mix up broccoli. This helps it to cook more even and distribute seasonings.

After it’s fully cooked, use a spatula to plate broccoli. You can serve as a side dish or use broccoli in another recipe.

air fryer opened to show cooked broccoli

 

Cooking Tips

  • No need to thaw or defrost broccoli. Cooks straight from frozen.
  • Use any seasonings you like on vegetables. Some ideas: paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, cumin, etc.
  • Be sure to shake up broccoli halfway through cooking time to ensure even cooking

broccoli in air fryer basket

How Do You Cook Frozen Broccoli Without Making It Mushy?

Use an air fryer! The air fryer is the best appliance to cook up frozen broccoli quickly and with the perfect, fork-tender texture. You will love it!

seasoned broccoli in air fryer

Should Frozen Broccoli Be Thawed Before Cooking?

No need to thaw or defrost frozen broccoli before cooking. This vegetable cooks up deliciously straight from frozen.

seasoned, cooked broccoli in air fryer basket

What To Serve With Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli?

If you’re going to for a healthy meal, add this Air Fryer Frozen Tilapia and Great Northern Beans for a delicious dinner that’s packed with nutrients.

Also, this side dish is a low carb and keto-friendly recipe. Top with Greek Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt Sauce for a filling side that’s perfect for keto diets.

plate of cooked broccoli

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Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

This is the best way to cook tender, flavor broccoli straight from frozen! Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli cooks up in just 12 minutes. Use your favorite seasonings for this easy and healthy side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: air fryer frozen broccoli
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 pack frozen broccoli
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

  • Start with a package of frozen broccoli. Open it up and pour into the air fryer basket.
  • Sprinkle on seasonings.
  • Pop air fryer basket back in the air fryer and set at 380 degrees for 12 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, pull basket out of the air fryer and shake to mix up broccoli.
  • After it's fully cooked, use a spatula to plate broccoli.

Notes

  • No need to thaw or defrost broccoli. Cooks straight from frozen.
  • Use any seasonings you like on vegetables. Some ideas: paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, cumin, etc.
  • Be sure to shake up broccoli halfway through cooking time to ensure even cooking
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3 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    do you think this would work with other frozen veggies? i want to try it with cauliflower next.

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