Air Fryer Keto Cheese Smashed Broccoli

This keto smashed broccoli recipe combines tender florets with a spicy-sweet cheese topping, air-fried for a crisp finish. It quickly prepares and works great as a snack or side dish.

What ingredients are required to make keto cheese smashed broccoli in the air fryer?

Ingredients required to make keto cheese smashed broccoli in the air fryer are mentioned below.

• 10 broccoli florets: Use cleaned broccoli florets in this recipe. I recommend using fresh florets. If you’re using frozen florets, thaw and pat them dry. 
• 1 tbsp honey: You will need 1 tbsp honey for each broccoli floret. 
• 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese: You will need 2 tbsp shredded cheese for each broccoli floret. Also, you can substitute mozzarella for cheddar, parmesan, or gouda.
• 1 tsp chili flakes: We will need 1 tsp chili flakes for every broccoli floret. 
• 1 tbsp salt: Salt will be used in the water in which we will boil broccoli florets.

What equipment is required to make an air fryer keto cheese smashed broccoli recipe?

An air fryer, parchment paper, and a small bowl for smashing the broccoli are required to make an air fryer keto cheese smashed broccoli recipe. 

6 Steps to Make Air Fryer keto cheese smashed broccoli recipe

1. Add 1 tbsp salt to boiling water and add 10 broccoli florets to it. Boil them for 7-8 minutes or until the florets are tender. 
2. Take parchment paper. Drop 1 tbsp honey, and add 1 tsp chili flakes and 1 tbsp mozzarella cheese on the parchment paper. 
3. Place 1 broccoli floret on it. Smash it with a small bowl. 
4. Then, add some salt and 1 tbsp mozzarella cheese on top of it. 
5. Repeat the same process for one more broccoli floret. Place the parchment paper in the pre-heated air fryer. Cook for 5 minutes at 374°F (190°C). Since my air fryer is small, I only cook two florets at a time. You can cook more if you have a bigger air fryer. 
6. Serve with air-fried pork skewers or as a savory snack.

Air Fryer Keto Cheese Smashed Broccoli Video

AIR FRYER KETO CHEESE SMASHED BROCCOLI

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 13 minutes mins

Course air fryer, keto

Cuisine American

Calories 2225 kcal

Equipment

• 1 air fryer
• 1 parchment paper
• 1 Small Bowl for smashing broccoli

Ingredients

  

• 10 broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp for each floret
• 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese shredded, 1 tbsp for each floret
• 1 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp for each floret
• 1 tbsp salt

Instructions

 

• Add 1 tbsp salt to boiling water and add 10 broccoli florets to it. Boil them for 7-8 minutes or until the florets are tender.
• Take parchment paper. Drop 1 tbsp honey, and add 1 tsp chili flakes and 1 tbsp mozzarella cheese on the parchment paper. 
• Place 1 broccoli floret on it. Smash it with a small bowl.
• Then, add some salt and 1 tbsp mozzarella cheese on top of it.
• Repeat the same process for one more broccoli floret. Place the parchment paper in the pre-heated air fryer. Cook for 5 minutes at 374°F (190°C). Since my air fryer is small, I only cook two florets at a time. You can cook more if you have a bigger air fryer.
• Serve with air-fried pork skewers or as a savory snack.

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Nutrition

Calories: 2225kcalCarbohydrates: 423gProtein: 178gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 9202mgPotassium: 19287mgFiber: 159gSugar: 121gVitamin A: 38671IUVitamin C: 5423mgCalcium: 3019mgIron: 45mg

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