Description
Crispy air-fried broccoli topped with a creamy cheese sauce. A quick and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Pour cheese sauce over air-fried broccoli.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut broccoli into even-sized florets for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Use fresh broccoli for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: air fryer broccoli, cheese sauce, easy side dish