Parmesan Garlic Roasted Broccoli with Air Fryer Directions

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Nothing beats the classic parmesan garlic roasted broccoli as a side for any meal. This recipe is absolute perfection with just enough salty cheesy goodness from the Parmesan. You'll never settle for boring plain broccoli again!

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Parmesan Garlic Roasted Broccoli
What Can This Be Served With?
Ingredients
Handy Kitchen Tools
How to Make Parmesan Garlic Roasted Broccoli
How Can I Make Roasted Broccoli in the Air Fryer
What Air Fryer is Best For Roasting Vegetables?
Frequently Asked Questions
More Broccoli Recipes
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Parmesan Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Parmesan garlic roasted broccoli is the perfect side dish to any meal. It’s healthy, easy to make, and tastes delicious! And it only takes 5 minutes of prep time. You can also add your own twist by adding in other ingredients like bacon or onions for richness if you prefer.

Once you try this recipe, you will never want to eat plain steamed broccoli again! This is a tried and true recipe that everyone in your family will love. No more moans and groans over the vegetable side dish.

broccoli with parmesan on white plate sitting on marble table by grey napkin

What Can This Be Served With?

This roasted broccoli is a very versatile dish. Just about anything you make for dinner can be served with this easy side dish from chicken to pasta.

Some of our favorite meals to serve with parmesan garlic roasted broccoli are baked chicken breast or these baked parmesan chicken thighs. Making these together is a super simple dinner that can be made in a hurry. You can make barbecue chicken breasts to give the dinner a twist.

If you are looking for something other than chicken, you can make Instant Pot roast beef or skillet pork chops. It's even good for a side to your favorite pulled pork sandwiches.

This broccoli doesn't have to just be made with a side of meat or chicken. You can also make it with pasta. Whether it is plain pasta and sauce, meat sauce, or a more elaborate pasta dish like stuffed ravioli, baked ziti, or lasagna, this broccoli will pair perfectly.

Ingredients

1 pound broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

broccoli on cutting board with bowls of spices and cheese on side

Handy Kitchen Tools

How to Make Parmesan Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until well coated.

glass bowl of broccoli on white table with wooden spoon and small bowl of parmesn on the side

Spread the broccoli onto the baking sheet in a single layer.

broccoli on parchment paper on baking sheet before baking

Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, until the broccoli, is fork-tender and beginning to brown.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and stir, then add additional salt and black pepper if desired.

Serve immediately.

baking sheet covered in parchment paper with broccoli and cheese

How Can I Make Roasted Broccoli in the Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until well-coated.

Spread the broccoli into an even layer in the air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray.

Cook for 5 minutes, then shake or stir and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Check doneness and continue cooking in 2-minute increments until the desired doneness.

Continue cooking in batches until all is ready.

Add the parmesan and stir before serving.

white plate of broccoli on marble table with parmesan shreds

What Air Fryer is Best For Roasting Vegetables?

If you decide to use the air fryer for this recipe, any air fryer will work. I personally love the Corsori air fryer, but any version works for this recipe. If you want to make the full recipe, you may find that you need to do so in batches if using a smaller air fryer. Below are a few brands that I prefer.

This recipe is best for a quart or larger air fryer but may require two batches for all broccoli to cook through and brown properly on all sides.

And if you like air fryer cooking, you might also want to check out my cookbooks with just air fryer recipes. You can get Mediterranean Air Fryer and Clean Eating Air Fryer Cookbook both on Amazon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make This With Frozen Broccoli?

Technically you can make this with frozen broccoli but it does change the texture. Roasting frozen veggies will always change how they taste and how they feel. If you choose to use frozen broccoli, you will need to change the cooking time by reducing it by 5 minutes then checking before adding additional time. Also, make sure that the broccoli is thawed and dried. This lets you get that roasted taste.

Can I Use Canned Grated Parmesan Instead of Fresh?

You can use the canned grated parmesan instead of fresh. The fresh cheese seems like you are using less because the pieces are bigger. When adding the canned grated parmesan, just start with ½ of what the recipe calls for then add more if desired.

Can I Make This in My Air Fryer?

Yes, you can use the air fryer for making parmesan garlic roasted broccoli. Most of the directions are the same, but when you get to the baking section, you will want to use the air fryer section of the printable directions below. You can find the information you need in the recipe card.

How Long is Roasted Garlic Good For?

When you make roasted garlic it will last in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. You can move it to the freeze to have it last longer. In the freezer, it will last for about 2 months.

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More Broccoli Recipes

Broccoli is by far one of the most popular vegetables. It's delicious, rich in nutrients and fiber, and absolutely perfect for serving at every meal. Below are a few of my favorite recipes using broccoli. Add these to your menu soon! Make sure you bookmark the recipes, pin them to your Pinterest boards, or print them out and add them to your personal recipe collection!

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Parmesan Garlic Roasted Broccoli

This parmesan garlic roasted broccoli is a delicious and easy side dish that goes with almost any meal!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

How to Make Parmesan Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until well coated.
Spread the broccoli onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, until the broccoli, is fork-tender and beginning to brown.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and stir, then add additional salt and black pepper if desired.
Serve immediately.

How Can I Make Roasted Broccoli in the Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until well-coated.
Spread the broccoli into an even layer in the air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray.
Cook for 5 minutes, then shake or stir and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Check doneness and continue cooking in 2-minute increments until the desired doneness.
Continue cooking in batches until all is ready.
Add the parmesan and stir before serving.