If you are looking for a humble side dish that is packed with nutrition and flavor, you must try this simple recipe of Air fryer Broccoli and Potatoes. Made with easily available ingredients and roasted to perfection, this air fryer version of fried broccoli and potatoes is a charm to make. I couldn’t imagine gathering it so quickly. The crispy edges of potatoes and browned crunchy broccoli blended with flavors that come from melted vegan cream cheese, drizzle of olive oil, and black pepper is amazingly delicious. Team this easy air fryer broccoli and potatoes with rice, sour cream or dunk them in pita bread for a healthy meal! If you are a fan of air fryer like me, you may check few Air fryer recipes from the blog: Air Fryer Carrots Fries, Air Fryer Beet Chips, Air Fryer Bananas, Air Fryer Grilled Peach and Air Fryer Paneer. Find Amazing Broccoli Recipes: Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole, Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower, Vegan Broccoli Almond Soup, Paneer Broccoli Jalfrezi.
Why Would You Love This Recipe?
The Humble combination of crispy broccoli and tender potatoes. Vegan and gluten-free. Quick and simple preparation with readily available ingredients. Each bite is super indulging. Low Carb Healthy Side Dish. Perfect as a side dish or a hearty snack. Scalable and Versatile Recipe. Kids Friendly Can be made ahead of time. The Best Air Fryer Broccoli and Potatoes Recipe Ever!
Ingredients
Potatoes-I have used russet potatoes as they turn out crispy. You may use Yukon Gold variety as well. The same recipe can work with Sweet Potatoes. Broccoli-Fresh raw broccoli works best. The florets come out easily by hand and don’t need chopping. The same recipe can be made with cauliflower too. Olive Oil-Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a rich taste. Coconut oil and avocado can be good too. Cream Cheese-Use good quality vegan cream cheese. You may blend silken tofu with lemon juice and little dairy free milk as subs. Black Pepper-Freshly ground black pepper adds a earthy flavor. You may use white pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Oregano-While you may use fresh oregano, I have used dried oregano to add an Italian touch to this recipe. You may use thyme, rosemary or cilantro as well. Salt- I have used normal table salt. Fine sea salt, kosher salt, Himalayan pink salt work good.
How To Roast Broccoli and Potatoes in Oven
If you don’t have an air fryer or don’t wish to use it for this recipe, you may go for roasting broccoli and potatoes in an oven. While you prep, Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking. In a mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets and potato chunks with oil and spice. Spread the seasoned broccoli and potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they are not crowded to allow for even roasting. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and have developed a nice golden brown color. You can flip the veggies halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
How To Make Air Fryer Broccoli and Potatoes
Step 1 Wash, Dry and Chop
Wash the broccoli floret and potatoes. Peel the potatoes and slice them as you like. Make sure not to slice them in more than ¼ th inch thickness or else they will be raw from within. Remove the stems from broccoli and pick the small florets by hand. You may chop them too. While you prep your veggies, preheat Air fryer at 190 ℃ for 5-10 min.
Step 2 Mix with Spices
In a medium bowl, add the chunks of potato and broccoli florets. Drizzle olive oil over it along with spices and salt. Mix it well.
Step 3 Air fry Broccoli
Spread the bowl contents in the air fryer basket and air fry for about 10 min at 190 ℃. If you don’t like very browned or crispy broccoli., either you may add it later or take them out after first 10 min of air frying. Potatoes take a bit more cooking time than broccoli. Leave them for another 5 min or till browned.
Step 4 Serve It
Serve the crispy and browned Air fried Broccoli with Potatoes with vegan cream cheese, a dash of lemon juice, sour cream or have them as is for a quick side dish.
Variations
Air Fryer Broccoli Curry- If you wish to have this side dish as a vegetable or a curry, you may add it to a gravy of onion and tomatoes after air frying. Add another green- You may make assorted air fryer vegetables by adding green beans, zucchini, and peas to this recipe. Add another cheese- You may swap vegan cheese with Parmesan or cheddar cheese if your are not looking for a vegan recipe. Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower- Served with Cheddar cheese, the broccoli and cauliflower florets are a great appetizer! Add Tangy Flavor-Serve the freshly air fried with little lemon juice for the perfect tangy flavor.
Expert Tips
Cut your broccoli and potatoes into evenly sized pieces. This ensures uniform cooking. After washing the broccoli and potatoes, make sure to pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Excess moisture will not make them crispy. Midway through the cooking time, shake the air fryer basket or flip the veggies for even cooking and browning. Air-fried foods are best enjoyed right away to retain their crispiness. While I air fried both broccoli and potatoes together in air fryer basket, I realized that broccoli cooks faster than the potatoes. You may roast potatoes first for 10 min and then add broccoli later, especially if you dislike crispy broccoli. The other method can be to air fry them separately and use parchment paper to avoid too much browning.
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