Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Bites
Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Bites is made with broccoli florets, shredded sharp cheddar, breadcrumbs, 1 egg; air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes to serve 6. 150 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Steam broccoli until tender. Chop finely and squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2
Mix with cheddar, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Form into small balls or nugget shapes.
- 4
Spray with cooking spray.
- 5
Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy. Serve with ranch or honey mustard.
Tip: Squeezing moisture from the broccoli is critical — wet broccoli makes soggy bites. Sharp cheddar gives the best flavor. These freeze well: form, freeze on a sheet pan, then store in bags. Air fry from frozen for 12 minutes.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~16 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Bites at 375°F for 10 minutes. Squeezing moisture from the broccoli is critical — wet broccoli makes soggy bites. Sharp cheddar gives the best flavor. These freeze well: form, freeze on a sheet pan, then store in bags. Air fry from frozen for 12 minutes.
You need: 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed and finely chopped, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, Salt and pepper, Ranch dressing, Honey mustard. This recipe serves 6 with 150 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Bites takes 10 minutes total at 375°F. Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy. Serve with ranch or honey mustard.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 6 and takes just 10 minutes at 375°F.
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