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    Published: Feb 3, 2023 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Easy Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower

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    This air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is a tasty and very healthy vegetable side dish to add to your evening meal! So easy to make, it comes together in just 15 minutes.

    broccoli and cauliflower florets on a cream fluted plate on a blue cloth.

    Who doesn't love an easy healthy side dish?! Making this air fryer broccoli and cauliflower couldn't be more simple, and we add some delicious flavor with garlic and thyme. It's super healthy and works perfectly with meat, fish or plant-based meals.

    If you're looking for some carbs to serve with these vegetables, I think you'll enjoy my easy cauliflower rice and my creamy potato cauliflower mash!

    Love all things air fryer? Do check out my tasty air fried boneless chicken thighs, air fried bok choy and air fryer spiced pears too!

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🥦 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 How to serve air fryer broccoli and cauliflower
    • 🥕 More vegetable sides
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    Super healthy. Both broccoli and cauliflower are bursting with healthy vitamins, and we add garlic and thyme for even more nutrients! If broccoli is your favorite, have a peek at my healthy broccoli zucchini soup too!

    Easy air fryer vegetable side dish. Using an air fryer is always so simple, and means we don't have to turn on the oven.

    Quick side dish. Making this broccoli and cauliflower side takes just 15 minutes!

    🥦 Ingredients

    individually labelled ingredients to make air fryer broccoli and cauliflower including garlic powder, olive oil and thyme.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    Some notes on a few of them:

    • Broccoli and cauliflower - this recipe is for fresh rather than frozen produce. As always, pick fresh unbruised veggies!
    • Garlic powder - gives so much flavor, and do up the quantity if you are a garlic lover!

    📖 Swaps and variations

    Leave out or swap the dried thyme. A little dried parsley, rosemary or sage would also be delicious!

    Add more garlic. If you like a very fragrant vegetable side, add an extra sprinkle of garlic powder!

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Making this air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is very simple, and has just a few steps:

    broccoli and cauliflower florets on a wooden board labelled number one.

    Step 1

    Prepare the vegetables. Dice the broccoli and cauliflower into small bite-size florets (image 1).

    broccoli and cauliflower florets in a glass bowl labelled number two.

    Step 2

    Season the broccoli and cauliflower. Add the vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, thyme, salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the broccoli and cauliflower (image 2).

    broccoli and cauliflower florets in an air fryer labelled number three.

    Step 3

    Cook the vegetables. After preheating the air fryer, add the cauliflower florets to your basket in an even layer. Air fry for 2 minutes. Then add the broccoli florets and air fry for a further 6-7 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket every 3-4 minutes.

    If you like very 'roasted' vegetables, set these air fried broccoli and cauliflower to cook for a few more minutes.

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • Cauliflower takes a little longer to cook than broccoli, which is why we air fry for 2 minutes before adding the broccoli. If you like quite 'roasted' broccoli you can air fry them together for 7-8 minutes.
    • Dice the cauliflower and broccoli into roughly similar sized pieces to allow for a more even cook time.
    • Be sure to coat the vegetables in olive oil as that helps get them the tasty roasted 'char'.
    • The thyme is optional, but does give a lovely flavor (and some healthy vitamins too!).

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Do I have to pre-cook my broccoli and cauliflower before air frying?

    No, no need to cook first - the air fryer does all the work for you!

    Can I use frozen broccoli and cauliflower?

    You can use frozen vegetables, but they won't come out as crispy.

    What is the texture of air fried broccoli and cauliflower?

    Air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is a little crispy on the edges, which is so good and similar to roasted vegetables. Adjust the cook time for how crispy you like it!

    🍽 How to serve air fryer broccoli and cauliflower

    A side of vegetables is always healthy and delicious, and goes with so many main dishes. Why not try:

    • Pair with chicken and turkey dishes such as my baked blueberry chicken, my paprika chicken skillet, turmeric chicken thighs and turkey vegetable rissoles.
    • Enjoy as a healthy side for soups including my vegetable quinoa soup and my cauliflower corn chowder.
    • Add to your salads for even more vegetable goodness! They go perfectly with my pesto orzo salad and my sweet potato couscous salad.
    broccoli and cauliflower on a cream plate next to a bottle of olive oil and blue cloth.

    🥕 More vegetable sides

    Find easy and tasty ideas on my sides page, including my fun garlic spaghetti squash and roasted potatoes and zucchini. Some recent recipes to enjoy:

    • Brussels sprouts on a white plate on a wooden board.
      Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts
    • sweet potato wedges on a light grey plate next to a small bowl of tahini.
      Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
    • romaine lettuce halves on a white plate on a blue cloth.
      Air Fryer Romaine Lettuce
    • stack of grated potato fritters on a white plate with fresh herbs and glass of water in the background.
      Grated Potato Fritters

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    📖 Recipe

    broccoli and cauliflower florets on a cream plate on a blue cloth.

    Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower

    Claire
    This air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is a simple but flavorful vegetable side dish that's so quick and easy to make!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 9 mins
    Total Time 14 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 90 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-size pieces
    • 3 cups cauliflower florets cut into bite-size pieces
    • 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder more to preference
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer at 380F / 190C for three minutes.
    • Cut the broccoli and cauliflower pieces into small bite-size pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl, pour in the olive oil and sprinkle in the garlic powder, dried thyme, salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables.
    • Tip the cauliflower florets into the air fryer in an even layer, with a little space between them. Air fry for 2 minutes at 380F / 190C.
    • Add the broccoli florets into the air fryer basket alongside the cauliflower and air fry for 6-7 minutes, giving the basket a good shake every 3-4 minutes. Check the texture of the vegetables and continue to air fry for a few more minutes to preference.
    • Be very careful removing the vegetables from the air fryer as it will be very hot.

    Notes

    • Cauliflower takes a little longer to cook than broccoli, which is why we air fry for 2 minutes before adding the broccoli. If you like quite 'roasted' broccoli you can air fry them together for 7-8 minutes.
    • Dice the cauliflower and broccoli into roughly similar sized pieces to allow for a more even cook time.
    • Be sure to coat the vegetables in olive oil as that helps get them the tasty roasted 'char'.
    • The thyme is optional, but does give a lovely flavor (and some healthy vitamins too!).
    • Nutritional information is given as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be considered to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • garlic, which scores 1.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 45mgPotassium: 444mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @lowhistaminekitchen or tag #lowhistaminekitchen!
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    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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