Air Fryer Broccoli Bites Recipe
These delicious Broccoli Bites Recipe made in Air Fryer will change the way you look at Broccoli. An egg-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan snack, entrée or appetizer for picky eaters. Easy recipe that uses pantry staples, no heavy processed ingredients, can be made ahead, frozen and used for meal preps.
Servings 20 portions
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 350 grams Broccoli approx 2 tightly packed cups of florets
- 2 Potatoes medium, boiled, peeled and mashed
- 1 cup Sweet Corn
- 3 tbsp Quick Cooking Oats
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- ½ tsp Kashmiri Red chilli powder
- ½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender. Once cool, finely chop the florets and add to a bowl.
- Add the mashed potatoes and steamed corn kernels.
- Now add the spices – garam masala, red chili, roasted cumin and garlic powder. Add salt to taste.
- Add oats and shape them into bite size balls. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 mins.
- Once you are ready to air fry, pre-heat the fryer for 3 mins at 200 degree Celsius.
- Place 15 broccoli bites in the air fryer basket and spray / brush some oil. Air Fry at 180 Degree Celsius for 12– 15 minutes.
- Shake the basket, turn the bites and spray / brush oil after 5 – 7 mins of cook time for a crispy exterior.
- Serve piping hot or warm with a side of salad and a condiment / dip of your choice.
Notes
Notes for Ingredients and Substitutes
- Broccoli – One head of broccoli (350 grams, approx. 2 packed cups of florets). Use the stalks too apart from the florets. They are rich in fibre and can be easily used in such recipes. I prefer steaming the Broccoli instead of cooking it in a ton of water.
- Sweet Corn – I prefer cooking Corn on the Cob in Instant Pot. A great way to steam corn in bulk and / or freeze to use later. They are great to snack with a dash of pepper and salt. I have added turmeric while steaming. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before adding to the broccoli and potatoes.
- Spices – Garlic Powder (can be substituted with finely chopped fresh garlic), Garam Masala, Kashmiri Red Chili (substitute with Paprika or cayenne for heat) and roasted cumin powder. If serving for adults, you can increase the quantity of spices or heat.
- Instead of Bread crumbs, I have used Quick Cooking Oats. For a 100% Gluten Free Recipe, use gluten-free oats variety. Oats makes it nutritious, filling, fiber rich and healthy. You can use panko breadcrumbs instead of oats.
- The recipe uses 1 tbsp Olive Oil for 20 broccoli bites. You can use more if you like.
- Always pre-heat the air fryer before frying a batch of snacks. 3- 5 minutes at 180 Degree Celsius is good.
- In case of recipes like Broccoli Bites, Cutlets or Tater Tots, it is best to refrigerate the patty mixture before air frying.
- Prepping Ahead – Just shape the balls and store them in an air tight container, under refrigeration. They can be frozen too. Just air fry when you are ready to serve. In case of frozen balls, thaw them completely before chucking them inside the air fryer.
- The Air Fryer model may differ which may affect the temperature / timings. If the recipe states 15 mins of cook time, ensure you open the basket and turn the broccoli bites over once or twice after 8 minutes of cooking.
- Don't crowd the Air Fryer basket.
- It is always best to consume Air Fryer snacks immediately.