Air Fryer broccoli is a quick and easy side dish you can serve with any meal. This garlic ranch broccoli recipe is so flavorful and gets perfectly crispy!

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Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe

Broccoli is such a simple and healthy side dish for any dinner. We’re making it extra flavorful and easy with this recipe!

Making broccoli in the Air Fryer is so quick. Just put everything in and let it cook. This ranch broccoli recipe is super flavorful while only using a few ingredients.

Serve it along with any weeknight dinner, and the whole family will love it. It pairs well with anything from chicken to salmon to burgers.

Why you’ll love this Air Fried Ranch Broccoli recipe:

  • QUICK & EASY: Spend less than 5 minutes preparing this recipe, then let it cook in the Air Fryer and you’re done.
  • HEALTHY: Broccoli is a super healthy side dish, even with the flavorful ranch added in.
  • 4 INGREDIENTS: Don’t make the sides complicated. You only need 4 ingredients here!
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How to make Air Fryer Ranch Broccoli

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  1. In a mixing bowl, combine broccoli with olive oil, ranch seasoning, and garlic.
  2. Put seasoned broccoli in the Air Fryer and cook at 400F for 14 minutes.
  3. Serve fresh and enjoy!
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How do you make broccoli crispy?

Cooking broccoli in the Air Fryer makes it extra crispy and delicious! Don’t hassle with the oven roasting when you could do this instead.

Can I cook frozen broccoli in the Air Fryer?

I like using fresh broccoli for this recipe for the freshest, most flavorful, and crispiest result.

But you can use frozen broccoli if that’s what you have on hand. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time until it’s heated through.

How long does it take to cook Air Fryer broccoli?

Prep takes just a few minutes, and cook time is 14 minutes for this recipe.

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Tips!

  • Flip or stir the broccoli halfway through cooking time to make sure all pieces cook evenly.
  • Add a bit of parmesan while seasoning it to make delicious parmesan ranch broccoli!
  • You can create your own ranch seasoning mix at home if you don’t have any packets in the pantry.
  • If you like spice, mix in some red chili flakes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
up close air fryer ranch broccoli in bowl

This Air Fryer ranch broccoli is the best side fish for any meal. Everyone will love it, even the kids!

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Recipe Card

Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe (Air Fried Ranch Broccoli)

4.70 from 40 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Total: 23 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin
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Air Fryer broccoli is a quick and easy side dish you can serve with any meal. This garlic ranch broccoli recipe is so flavorful and gets perfectly crispy!
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer (click for my favorite)

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced

Instructions 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil, ranch seasoning, and garlic.
  • Place the broccoli into your air fryer and turn it on to 400°F for 14 minutes. After seven minutes, stir your broccoli to make sure everything gets cooked evenly.

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Becky’s Tips

Serving size is 3 ounces.
Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 707IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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