Air-Fryer Roasted Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

Looking for a healthy and delicious side dish to add to your dinner rotation? Look no further than this Air-Fryer Roasted Broccoli with Cheese Sauce! This recipe takes ordinary broccoli to a whole new level by roasting it in an air-fryer to create perfectly crispy and flavorful florets, and then topping it off with a creamy and indulgent cheese sauce. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Air-Fryer Roasted Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

7 mins

Total Time:

22 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

6 cups broccoli florets
10 tablespoons low-fat evaporated milk
5 queso fresco, crumbled
4 aji amarillo paste or other hot pepper paste
6 saltine crackers

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Coat broccoli florets with cooking spray. Put half of the florets in thefryer basket. Cook until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining broccoli.

Step 3

Meanwhile, add evaporated milk, queso fresco, aji amarillo paste, and saltines to a blender; process until smooth, about 45 seconds. Pour sauce into a bowl. Microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Serve with broccoli.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

107

Calories

3g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g

Protein

Complement

The air-fryer not only makes the broccoli crispy and delicious, but it also cuts down on the cooking time, making this a quick and easy side dish to whip up on busy weeknights. And the cheese sauce adds a rich and creamy element that complements the roasted broccoli perfectly. Whether you're serving it alongside a grilled chicken breast or as part of a larger spread, this Air-Fryer Roasted Broccoli with Cheese Sauce is sure to be a hit at your next meal. So, fire up that air-fryer and get ready to enjoy a healthier twist on a classic comfort food!