Parmesan and garlic bring this juicy, crisp air fryer broccoli and cauliflower to life! But, of course, air frying makes your veggies crunchy, flavorful, and juicy too.
The best thing about air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is that it’s slightly sweet and wonderfully juicy. The flavors in the broccoli and cauliflower are complemented by nutty parmesan and earthy garlic, making this dish a real treat!
This dish tastes like roasted cauliflower and broccoli; it’s even better because air frying takes half the time! So next time you have the family over, you’ll get to spend more time catching up and less time tending to the oven.
Adding parmesan to cauliflower and broccoli adds a tangy yet creamy flavor to the dish, which complements the natural flavors of these versatile vegetables. This dish is a great way to get adults and kids excited about eating their greens!
Ingredients you’ll need to make roasted cauliflower and broccoli
**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**
Cauliflower. Slightly sweet and nutty, cauliflower is delicious when air fried. It’s also packed with essential nutrients, particularly fiber and Vitamin C.
Broccoli. Broccoli is a little more bitter than cauliflower, which is why the two are the perfect pair. Like cauliflower, broccoli is also an excellent source of Vitamin C and fiber.
Olive oil. Olive oil tastes delicious and is also an excellent source of antioxidants, which help you to fight disease. You could also use avocado oil, peanut oil, or grapeseed oil.
Garlic powder. Garlic adds earthy, sweet, and slightly spicy notes and is the perfect companion to parmesan. You could also try adding a little onion powder.
Parmesan cheese. Parmesan is a good source of protein, and it has the benefit of being lower in lactose than other kinds of cheese, which may help people with allergies. In addition, it has a strong tangy, nutty flavor which contrasts the more delicate flavors of the broccoli and cauliflower well.
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How to air fry broccoli and cauliflower?
Mixing the ingredients: In a large bowl or baking sheet, add the cauliflower, broccoli, olive oil, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste; toss to combine.
Air frying: Add the cauliflower and broccoli to the air fryer basket and cook to 380F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times or cooking until your desired level of roasted-ness. Remove from the air fryer and serve. Enjoy!
Recipe tips
- To cut your broccoli into florets: Hold the broccoli on a chopping board with the stem facing up, and use a sharp knife to remove the florets. Ideally, you’ll want an inch of stem left on each floret.
- Keep the broccoli stems! You can use broccoli stems in several ways; finely chopped in ramen or soup, spiralized into noodles, shredded into rice, or even blitzed into pesto. Yum!
- To prepare the cauliflower: Begin by removing the green leaves at the base. Then, use a sharp knife to cut the cauliflower in half and then into quarters. Using your hands, break the quarters into florets, trimming with the knife to remove any excess stem.
- Keep the cauliflower leaves: Cauliflower leaves are delicious roasted or air fried with a bit of salt and pepper. They also make a great addition to coleslaw or salads or added to soups and stocks.
How long to air fry broccoli and cauliflower
It takes just 15 minutes at 380°F to cook broccoli and cauliflower in air fryer, and you’ll get even better results than roasting! Be sure to shake the basket a couple of times while cooking to ensure they don’t stick.
The exact cooking time will vary depending on the model of air fryer, so keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn’t burn! You can check the broccoli and cauliflower by poking them with a fork to see how tender it is.
What to serve with cauliflower and broccoli
- Delicious air fryer blackened salmon
- Succulent air fryer chicken legs
- Smokey and satisfying sausage and potatoes
- Easy lemon pepper chicken breast
Can you freeze cauliflower and broccoli?
Yes! To freeze leftover air fryer cauliflower and broccoli, lay them out on a baking sheet, place them in the freezer for 1-2 hours until frozen, and then transfer them to a Zip Top bag. Freezing it first will prevent it from sticking together.
How to reheat roasted broccoli and cauliflower
The best way to reheat roast cauliflower and broccoli is in the air fryer because it will stay nice and juicy with a crisp finish!
Simply preheat the air fryer to 380°F and then put the broccoli and cauliflower in the basket in a single layer. Heat for a minute on each side until warm all the way through.
FAQ’S
Can you cook cauliflower and broccoli together?
Absolutely! Cauliflower and broccoli recipes work because the two complement one another so well that the slight bitterness of the broccoli offsets the sweetness of the cauliflower.
They also take roughly the same amount of time to cook, so it’s easy to throw them in the air fryer or roasting pan simultaneously and have a low-fuss side dish in no time!
More Vegetable Recipes You can make in the air fryer
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
- Whole Head Cauliflower in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan
- Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks
- Buffalo Cauliflower in the Air Fryer
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Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
The best thing about air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is that it’s slightly sweet and wonderfully juicy. The flavors in the broccoli and cauliflower are complemented by nutty parmesan and earthy garlic, making this dish a real treat!
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 large broccoli crown cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a large bowl or baking sheet, add the cauliflower, broccoli, olive oil, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the taste and toss to combine.
- Add the cauliflower and broccoli to the air fryer basket and cook to 380F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times or keep cooking until your desired level of roasted-ness.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- To cut your broccoli into florets: Hold the broccoli on a chopping board with the stem facing up, and use a sharp knife to remove the florets. Ideally, you’ll want an inch of stem left on each floret.
- Keep the broccoli stems! You can use broccoli stems in several ways; finely chopped in ramen or soup, spiralized into noodles, shredded into rice, or even blitzed into pesto. Yum!
- To prepare the cauliflower: Begin by removing the green leaves at the base. Then, use a sharp knife to cut the cauliflower in half and then into quarters. Using your hands, break the quarters into florets, trimming with the knife to remove any excess stem.
- Keep the cauliflower leaves: Cauliflower leaves are delicious roasted or air fried with a bit of salt and pepper. They also make a great addition to coleslaw or salads or added to soups and stocks.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 182Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 326mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 7g
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.
