Name: Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli florets; 3 cups cauliflower florets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon sea salt; 0.25 teaspoon paprika; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper

Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups broccoli florets
3 cups cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
teaspoon garlic powder
teaspoon sea salt
teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat an air fryer to 400F (200C).
Place broccoli florets in a large, microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain any accumulated liquid.
Add cauliflower, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, and black pepper to the bowl with broccoli. Mix well to combine.
Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket.
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	68
Total Fat	5g (6% DV)
Saturated Fat	1g (3% DV)
Sodium	103mg (4% DV)
Total Carbohydrate	6g (2% DV)
Dietary Fiber	3g (9% DV)
Total Sugars	2g
Protein	2g (5% DV)
Vitamin C	63mg (70% DV)
Calcium	32mg (2% DV)
Iron	2mg (8% DV)
Potassium	297mg (6% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is based on available data for the ingredients used. For those on medically restrictive diets, please consult with a healthcare professional before preparing this recipe.

Comments

Jeffrey Collins

10/08/2025 05:40:14 AM

Absolutely enjoyed it! I was confident this dish would be a hit at home since broccoli is my husband's favorite vegetable, and cauliflower is mine, and we both adore paprika. The only adjustment I made was adding 1 tablespoon of water to the broccoli before microwaving it, although it may not have been necessary; I just felt uneasy about cooking the broccoli in the microwave without any liquid. Thank you for the recipe, Soup Loving Nicole!

Donna Scott

10/07/2025 06:13:05 PM

Delicious! Even my son, who usually avoids vegetables, thoroughly enjoyed the roasted or pan-fried broccoli prepared using this convenient and less messy air fryer method. After microwaving, I tossed the broccoli with olive oil and garlic salt before air frying, and they disappeared before even making it to the table. I may have cut them too small as they almost burned, so next time I'll check on them 2 minutes earlier. I will definitely make this recipe again, and next time I'll experiment with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese once they're done cooking.

Kelly Parker

10/06/2025 07:19:36 PM

Delicious! I went a bit overboard with three shakes of powdered habanero, but it still turned out great. I added the broccoli halfway through cooking without microwaving it first. I could eat this all day without feeling guilty. Thanks for the fantastic recipe, Nikki!

Angela Walker

10/06/2025 02:11:45 PM

I'm amazed that I can easily cook my broccoli and cauliflower in the air fryer. I had no idea about this and I'm learning something new every day.

Sandra Nguyen

10/09/2025 09:42:59 PM

Still getting used to my air fryer, so I accidentally overcooked my meal. However, there were no leftovers after our family dinner, so I consider it a success.