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Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower

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My air fryer cauliflower and broccoli is the perfect low carb vegetable side for your weeknight dinner. With 3 simple ingredients and 15 minutes, the entire family will be impressed with my air fryer broccoli and cauliflower

Cooked air fryer broccoli and cauliflower in a air fryer basket

Why You Will Love This Recipe?

  • Three-ingredients ONLY! 
  • Quick! An amazing, new vegetable side dish in 15 minutes.
  • No Mess! The air fryer makes cleaning so easy!

Ingredients Needed for our Air Fried Broccoli and Cauliflower

Frozen Broccoli and Cauliflower

Where to buy frozen broccoli and cauliflower?

As the name states, you can buy frozen broccoli and cauliflower in the freezer section of your local supermarket.

Tips on buying frozen broccoli and cauliflower?

Look for PLAIN frozen broccoli and cauliflower. Food companies can be very sneaky and add in extra ingredients. Always make sure to look at the ingredient label on any frozen vegetable and double check the ingredient list is just the vegetable. 

Olive oil or butter.

I encourage all my clients to use extra LIGHT olive oil. Extra light olive oil has a very mild taste. If you prefer butter, make sure to purchase 100% butter.

Salt (or seasoning of choice)

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

How to Air Fry Broccoli and Cauliflower.

  1. Place frozen broccoli and cauliflower in the air fryer (Do NOT thaw).
  2. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Air fry (or air crisp) at 360 for 15-20 minutes, being sure to toss halfway through.
  4. Remove from the air fryer basket.
  5. Toss with 1 tbsp extra light olive oil and 1 tsp Redmond Real Salt.
  6. Serve!

Looking for another keto air fryer dish? Check out how to cook fresh okra in the air fryer.

Can I use any Air Fryer in this Recipe?

Yes! This recipe will work in all Air Fryers. You can easily turn this into a Ninja Foodi frozen green bean recipe. Follow the same recipe as above but use the ‘air crisp’ function. 

Storage Tips for our Keto Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower?

Store cooked air fryer broccoli and cauliflower in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can use this meal in low carb and keto meal prep.

What Can I Do With This Recipe?

  • Weeknight vegetable side. Add my keto air fryer broccoli and cauliflower to any weeknight meal.
  • Serve with my Air Fryer Chicken Tenders.

What Are Other Seasonings I Can Add to My Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower?

  • Red pepper flakes. Give your broccoli and cauliflower a kick!
  • Ranch seasoning. Give your broccoli and cauliflower a fun retro twist.
  • Cajun seasoning. Another a good kick!
  • Parmesan seasoning. Tradition, tried, and true!

Looking for Other Keto Air Fryer Recipes? You Will Love These!

Air Fryer Turnip Fries

Air Fryer Broccolini

Air Fryer Radish

FAQ.

Calories in Broccoli and Cauliflower?

An incredibly low-calorie vegetable, 1 cup of broccoli and cauliflower is 42 calories, 8.2 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of fiber.

Carbs in Broccoli and Cauliflower?

Broccoli and cauliflower are fabulous low carb vegetables. Wonderful on low carb plans, 1 cup of broccoli and cauliflower is 42 calories, 8.2 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of fiber.

What are the Net Carbs in Broccoli and Cauliflower?

Net carbs is defined as total carbs minus dietary fiber. With 1 cup of broccoli and cauliflower is 42 calories, 8.2 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of fiber, the net carbs in 4.2 grams.

Are Broccoli and Cauliflower Keto Friendly? 

Yes! Broccoli and cauliflower are fabulous, keto-friendly vegetables. Delicious and low carb, 1 cup of broccoli and cauliflower is 42 calories, 8.2 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of fiber.

Are Broccoli and Cauliflower Keto?

You bet! Broccoli and Cauliflower are amazing vegetables that can fit in all of our keto plans. Delicious and low carb, 1 cup of broccoli and cauliflower is 42 calories, 8.2 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of fiber.

Are Broccoli and Cauliflower Ketogenic?

Broccoli and Cauliflower are an amazing vegetable that can fit in all of our keto plans. Delicious and low carb, the macros of broccoli and cauilflower makes it fit into the strictest of ketogenic plans. 1 cup of broccoli and cauliflower is 42 calories, 8.2 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of fiber.

Is this a Gluten Free Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe?

Since we are not using breading, our air fryer broccoli and cauiflower is gluten free. 

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. 

Serving Suggestions

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Cooked air fryer broccoli and cauliflower in an air fryer basket

Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower

Shelly Marie Redmond
My air fryer cauliflower and broccoli is the perfect low carb vegetable side for your weeknight dinner. With 3 simple ingredients and 15 minutes, the entire family will be impressed with my air fryer broccoli and cauliflower.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 33 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounce broccoli & cauliflower frozen
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Place frozen broccoli and cauliflower in the air fryer (Do NOT thaw).
  • Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Air fry (or air crisp) at 360 for 15-18 minutes, being sure to toss halfway through.
  • Remove from the air fryer basket.
  • Toss with 1 tsp extra light olive oil and 1/2 tsp Redmond Real Salt.
  • Serve!

Notes

NOTE:
  • I used 2 bags in my recipe!
  • You can use any seasoning!
Keyword air fryer
By on June 4th, 2022

About Shelly Marie Redmond

Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN is an award-winning dietitian, author of the Skinny Louisiana cookbook series, and mom of 2. She spends her days counseling individuals with diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, and hypo/hyperthyroidism. Her passion is developing recipes low on guilt and high on pleasure while improving the health of her patients.

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