I'm a nutritionist who loves salty snacks. I swear by this air-fryer broccoli that tastes like potato chips.
Candace Nelson
- I'm a nutritionist, and when I crave a crunchy snack, I like to make crispy air-fried vegetables.
- I find that broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes get the crispiest.
- I sprinkle garlic powder or Parmesan cheese on the veggies and dip them in honey-cilantro sauce.
I'm a licensed nutritionist, so it sometimes surprises people to know that I crave salty, crispy fried foods.
I like to make crispy food in my air fryer and one of my favorite recipes is for broccoli — the first time I made it, I told my friends, "I feel like I'm eating potato chips!"
Here's how I make these crispy vegetables that taste like chips.
The recipe is easy and requires only a few ingredients
For the recipe, I cut up broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or sweet potatoes into bite-size pieces. I find that these vegetables, especially broccoli, are the best for this recipe since they get crispy and retain their flavor.
Candace Nelson
For extra crispiness, I recommend cutting the vegetables into small pieces. You can also toss single Brussels sprout leaves in the air fryer for an extra crunchy bite.
I use about two cups of chopped vegetables, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt.
I combine all ingredients in a bowl, shake to coat the vegetables, then let the mixture settle in a single layer in the air-fryer basket. I air-fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
Candace Nelson
To add even more flavor, you can sprinkle garlic or onion powder, paprika, or some shredded Parmesan cheese on top. I also like to dip my veggies in honey-cilantro sauce or chipotle aioli.
Candace Nelson
Finally, don't air-fry more than you can eat in one sitting. Air-fried foods aren't nearly as good reheated, so just make a fresh batch.
This story was originally published on January 29, 2022, and most recently updated on November 4, 2024.