My air fryer broccolini is the perfect low carb vegetable side for your weeknight dinner. With 3 simple ingredients, the entire family will be impressed with my broccolini air fryer recipe.

cooked broccoli in a Ninja Foodi air fryer basket

Why You Will Love This Recipe?

Three-ingredients ONLY!
Quick! An amazing, new keto vegetable side dish in 10 minutes.
No Mess! The air fryer makes cleaning so easy!

Ingredients Needed

Broccolini.

Where to buy broccolini?

You can find broccolini in the produce section at many of your local supermarkets. I found mine at my local Kroger.

When is broccolini in season?

Broccoli is available in spring and summer months.

Tips on buying broccolini?

Look for bright green stalks and dark green leaves when buying broccolini.

How to store broccolini?

Store broccolini in a plastic bag (or in wrap) in the refrigerator. It should last for 3 days to a week.

Olive oil.

Salt (or seasoning of choice)

I love to use Redmond Real Salt, but please feel free to use your favorite seasonings.

How to Cook Broccolini in the Air Fryer.

Wash broccolini.
Trim stems. Using a sharp knife, trim one inch off the broccolini stems.
Place trimmed broccolini in a medium sized bowl.
Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp of Redmond Real Salt. Toss.
Using tongs, place in air fryer basket.
Air fry (or air crisp) for 6-10 minutes being sure to toss halfway through.
Serve!

Can I use any Air Fryer in this Recipe?

Yes! This recipe will work in all Air Fryers.

Storage Tips?

Store cooked broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This is perfect for low carb and keto meal prep.

What Can I Do With This Recipe?

Weeknight vegetable side. Add my broccoli air fryer recipe to any weeknight meal.
Toss with grated parmesan cheese.
Serve with my Air Fryer Chicken Tenders.

What are Other Seasonings I Can Add to Cooked Broccolini?

Lemon juice. Squeeze lemon juice on top for a fun twist.
Red pepper flakes. Give your broccolini a kick!
Ranch seasoning. Give your broccolini a fun retro twist.
Cajun seasoning. Another broccolini kick!

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FAQ.

Calories in Broccolini?

Broccolini is an incredibly low-calorie vegetable. 3.5 ounces of broccolini contains only 35 calories, 6 grams of carbs, and 5 grams of fiber.

Carbs in Broccolini?

Broccolini is a fabulous low carb vegetable. Wonderful on low carb plans, 3.5 ounces of broccolini is 6 grams of carbs and 5 grams of fiber.

What are the Net Carbs of Broccolini?

Net carbs is defined as total carbs minus dietary fiber. With 3.5 ounces of broccolini at 6 grams of carbs and 5 grams of fiber, the net carbs are 1 gram.

How to Cut Broccolini?

Broccolini have much longer and thinner stems than regular broccoli. Using a sharp knife, cut one inch off the stem of the broccolini before cooking in any recipe.

Do You Eat the Stems of Broccolini?

Yes!!! The entire broccolini stem, leaves, and florets can be eaten.

Do You Put Oil in An Air Fryer?

Oil in the air fryer is an interesting discussion. You can USE oil in air fryer recipes, but DO NOT pour oil in an air fryer basket. Look for high smoke point oil sprays for the air fryer. The best oil spray for an air fryer is avocado oil since it’s smoke point is high and can handle the high temperature of the air fryer. You can use olive oil (I often use olive oil in the air fryer) if cooking at a slightly lower temperature 360 or less.

In this recipe, I used Extra Light Olive Oil.

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