This air fryer broccoli and cauliflower recipe is perfect for when you don't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven. The broccoli is the only thing that needs a jumpstart in the cooking process. The cauliflower does just fine without it. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon or Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Ingredients
- broccoli florets: 3 cups
- cauliflower florets: 3 cups
- olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- garlic powder: 0.5 tsp
- sea salt: 0.25 tsp
- paprika: 0.25 tsp
- ground black pepper: 0.125 tsp
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place broccoli florets in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave at full power for 3 minutes; drain any accumulated liquid.
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Add cauliflower, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, and black pepper to the bowl with broccoli; mix well to combine. Pour mixture into the air fryer basket.
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Cook in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes, tossing vegetables halfway through cooking time for even browning.
