Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli and Cauliflower

It takes just 15 minutes and a few simple seasonings to air fry frozen broccoli and cauliflower into irresistibly crispy and delicious bites!

Broccoli and Cauliflower

Broccoli and cauliflower are a dynamic duo in the culinary world due to their harmonious balance of flavors and textures. While broccoli brings a slightly bitter note, cauliflower offers a milder, slightly sweet taste.

This air fryer frozen broccoli and cauliflower is a super easy side dish that we make on repeat all year round. I happily eat this for lunch at least once a week too!

Together, cauliflower and broccoli create a well-rounded, delicious flavor profile. Their similar textures ensure they cook uniformly, delivering a satisfying crunch in salads, stir-fries, or roasted vegetable medleys.

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli and Cauliflower

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

• frozen broccoli florets
• frozen cauliflower
• olive oil spray
• kosher salt
• garlic powder
• chili powder
• cayenne pepper

Frozen Vegetables in Air Fryer

I’ve been using my air fryer for frozen vegetables for almost a year now and there’s no turning back once you’ve tried it. Frozen vegetables are the ultimate convenience for vegetable lovers and the air fryer delivers fantastic crispy results every time!

I use the COSORI Air Fryer for all of my air fryer recipes. I’m partial to a square basket air fryer as I find it easier to fit more food into the basket. This is a 5.8QT air fryer, one of the largest machines I’ve found that works effectively.

The machine is a bit retro with simple knob controls. It turns out that I really like the basic settings and ability to set the time and temp like a traditional appliance. I’ve used a few different air fryers with pre-programmed settings and I found I was still tweaking the times.

This air fryer is surprisingly easy to clean and the two-part basket locks together (it’s literally impossible for it to detach the way some do) until you open the latch and then push the button to release it. I simply wipe down the baskets with a sudsy dish scrub brush or sponge, rinse and let them air dry on the counter.

Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the frozen vegetables in a bowl and spray with olive oil. Toss well to coat.

Sprinkle the vegetables generously with salt, garlic, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Toss again to coat.

Place the vegetables in the air fryer basket and air fry for 5 minutes. Shake the basket well to toss the vegetables and air fry for 5 more minutes. Repeat and air fry for 5 more minutes.

Taste a vegetable and air fry for an additional 3-5 minutes, if desired for additional crispy edges.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipes

Broccoli and cauliflower are such a perfect match, there are endless ways to enjoy them together!

This cheddar cheese sauce for vegetables is creamy, flavorful, and rich. It is a staple in our home. We love it on broccoli and cauliflower!

Want to elevate roasted broccoli and cauliflower to a whole new level of deliciousness? Try tossing them with oil, garlic, and a dash of smoked paprika before roasting them together to tender-crisp perfection.

Crunchy yet chewy; sweet and smokey, I feel like Goldilocks when I eat this cauliflower broccoli salad because it has just the right amount of everything. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find yourself making and eating this salad on repeat!

Tender vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce are nestled under a layer of golden, flaky biscuits just begging to be enjoyed with this pot pie casserole.