"next levels" air fryer roasted broccolini

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Make this TWO-ingredient super quick roasted broccolini. Broccolini pieces are seasoned with tajin spice and cooked in less than 5 minutes in air fryer for a quick and delicious side dish.

Most of the time I eat broccolini raw, lightly seasoned with olive oil and sea salt. However, for a cooked version, you can’t beat air fryer roasted broccolini. It's simple, but next-level flavor. It’s lightly charred, the natural sweetness is concentrated, then the added tajin just puts it over the top.

Air Fryer Broccolini Ingredients

• Broccolini
• Tajin seasoning
• Olive Oil

How to roast broccolini in an air fryer (step by step)

You really don’t need directions as it’s really really simple, but I’ll include steps for those unfamiliar with either broccolini or air fryer cooking.

Step 1: Prep the broccolini

Rinse the broccolini, then pat dry with paper towel

Step 2: Season the broccolini

Toss broccolini in a large mixing bowl with olive oil. Add the tajin seasoning and toss again

Step 3: Roast the broccolini

Pre-heat the air fryer to 330 degrees F. Add broccolini and cook for 3 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

I normally prepare this dish as part of a quick weeknight dinner menu. I eat it as is, but I will share that it pairs well with my homemade buttermilk ranch dressing or can be topped with a nice shredded cheese. Eat as a side to air fryer pork chops.

It also pairs well with pan-fried fish, blackened chicken, blackened pork chops, or air fryer hot dogs,  Piri Piri shrimp.

Expert tips for cooking

• Don’t crowd the air fryer with the broccolini. Make sure the florets don’t overlap and there is ample space for each
• Cooking time will vary by the thickness of the broccolini, but we’re talking seconds vs minutes.
• Note the florets cook much faster than the stems. So trim thicker stems for a more uniform cook

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can you buy broccolini?

Broccolini is seasonal, but can be found in most grocery stores/supermarkets. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and other more specialty stores will have it on hand off-season as well.

What's the difference between Broccolini and broccoli?

Broccolini and broccoli may look similar, they are very different. Broccolini is a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese broccoli and is thinner and longer with a much sweeter taste.

What is tajin?

Tajin is a Mexican spice blend featuring ground chilis, dehydrated lime juice, and salt. It's used primarily to season fruit like melon, jicama, and mango.

For similar quick side dishes you might dig, check out these:

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Charred Okra

Glazed Harissa Carrots

Air Fryer Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce

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