Air-fried broccolini with garlic chips, lemon zest, and Parmesan delivers a bright, tasty side or light meal.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 14 oz broccolini, trimmed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
→ Seasonings & Flavor
04 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
05 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Cheese
08 - 1.5 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
→ Garnish
09 - 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)
10 - Extra lemon wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Toss broccolini with 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
03 - Arrange broccolini in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until charred and tender.
04 - While broccolini cooks, heat the remaining 0.5 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic slices and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Transfer the hot broccolini to a serving platter. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over it, then gently toss to combine.
06 - Scatter garlic chips and Parmesan cheese over the broccolini. Add red pepper flakes and toasted pine nuts if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
