Weight Watchers Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe
Weight Watchers Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
You’ll need simple ingredients like fresh broccoli, oil, cheese, red pepper (optional), and salt. Just drizzle the broccoli with oil, sprinkle on the cheese, red pepper, and salt, and mix everything together.
This crispy air-fried broccoli makes a great side dish for any meal. Serve it alongside your favorite main course like grilled chicken or roasted salmon.
You can also enjoy it as a tasty snack on its own. The vibrant green color and crunchy texture of the broccoli add a nice touch to your plate.
To make it even more delicious, top the cooked broccoli with a mixture of cheese and lemon zest. The tangy zest and cheesy goodness take the flavors up a notch.
Here are some tips for the best results: preheat your air fryer if needed, spray the basket with nonstick spray, and shake the basket during cooking to ensure even crispiness.
Weight Watchers Points
3 Points (2022/2023 Plan)
MyWW Points: 3 Blue Plan and 7 Green Plan
3 WW Freestyle Points and 7 Smart Points
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Weight Watchers Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 1½ tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese divided
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- kosher salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Place broccoli in a large bowl, add oil, 2 tablespoons of the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, crushed red pepper (if using), and salt. Toss to coat.
- If your air fryer needs to be preheated, do that now and set it to 375°F.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray so the broccoli won't stick.
- Put the broccoli mixture into the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook the broccoli in the air fryer at 375°F for 5 minutes.
- Shake the basket to move the broccoli around so it cooks evenly.
- Cook the broccoli for another 5 minutes until it's crispy but still tender inside.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese with the zest from the lemon.
- Put the cooked broccoli in a serving dish.
- Sprinkle the cheese mixture on top of the broccoli.
Notes
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