Air Fryer Broccoli | Sesame Ginger Broccoli Recipe + Video

Air Fryer Broccoli is a low carb side dish that has SO much Asian flavor. Sesame oil, miso, and chili garlic sauce will make this broccoli the best that you have ever eaten!

What Makes This Air Fryer Broccoli The Perfect Side Dish?

• Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes.
• Easy. A simple pour and cook air fryer recipe.
• Low Carb. Only 9 net carbs per serving.
• Vegetarian. A great vegetarian main course or side dish.

What Is In Sesame Ginger Broccoli?

I love experimenting with flavors to dress up a classic vegetable dish. Cooking the broccoli in the Air Fryer will toast the broccoli with beautiful golden edges. Add this broccoli recipe to your easy weeknight cooking rotation!

I use:

• Toasted Sesame Oil
• White Miso
• Chili Garlic Sauce
• Vegetable Oil
• Broccoli

After I cook my broccoli in the Air Fryer, I love to top it with fresh oniony scallions and white and black sesame seeds for a pop of color and crunch.

Can I Cook Frozen Broccoli In The Air Fryer?

You can use either fresh or frozen for this Sesame Ginger Broccoli recipe. If you use fresh broccoli, it may crispen the edges quickly, so you could add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the Air Fryer to make it steam and not burn at the edges. You may have to adjust the cook time as well. Just watch it.

Frozen broccoli is more convenient. It is already chopped up for you, so as it cooks it will result in a more steamed broccoli texture. Use whatever broccoli is your favorite! Both are delicious in this recipe.

Can You Have Broccoli On A Low Carb Diet?

Broccoli is a great side dish to serve on a keto or low carb diet. It is rich in Vitamin A and C, and a great source of fiber, which helps to satisfy your hunger.

Broccoli is also good for your digestion and is rich in iron. There are so many reasons to eat more broccoli, and this Sesame Ginger Broccoli is the prefect way to do so!

Watch a Video on how to make Air Fryer Broccoli

How To Make Air Fryer Broccoli

1. Whisk together vegetable oil, sesame oil, miso, chili-garlic sauce, freshly grated ginger, and salt.

2. Chop the broccoli into florets. Chop the stalk into one-inch pieces.

3. Using your hands, toss the sauce with the chopped broccoli.

4. Arrange the broccoli in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400°F for 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Gently toss halfway through the cooking time.

5. Transfer broccoli to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and green onions.

What to Serve With This Broccoli Air Fryer Recipe

• A simple parchment Cod that is simply seasoned, is also made in the Air Fryer, and would accompany well with the Asian flavored broccoli.
• Air Fryer Herb Roasted Chicken will be so delicious with the crispy sesame ginger broccoli!

And if you're a huge fan of sesame recipes, check out my Sticky Sesame Chicken!

Tips And Tricks For Making Sesame Ginger Broccoli

• Don't own an air fryer yet? Here is an air fryer that I highly recommend.
• Chop the stalks! They are nutritious and delicious!
• Broccoli that is cooked under tender crisp should reheat fine. 
• Toss the broccoli halfway during cooking time.
• You can eat the broccoli stems as they are just as nutritious as the florets. I like to shave them or slice them into almost matchsticks and toss right with the florets.
• You can use either fresh or frozen for this Sesame Ginger Broccoli recipe. If you use fresh broccoli, add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the Air Fryer to make it steam and not burn at the edges. You may have to adjust the cook time as well.
• I prefer to use frozen broccoli for this recipe as it's more convenient and isn't as likely to burn since it is being cooked from frozen.

This Air Fryer Broccoli recipe is the perfect low carb side dish and is sure to become a new favorite of yours! If you enjoyed this recipe, make sure to share the recipe with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest!

Originally Published August 24, 2019