Cheesy Bacon Broccoli In Air Fryer

This Cheesy Bacon Broccoli In Air Fryer is a fantastic side dish recipe. Air fried broccoli along with bacon then topped with melty cheese is a perfect combo.

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Air Fryer Broccoli Cheese and Bacon

This Cheesy Bacon Broccoli is a great low carb, Keto friendly side dish.

The only tricky thing about this recipe is achieving your preferred bacon texture. I like a slightly soft medium crisp bacon and that is what you will achieve following this recipe using thick cut bacon. If using thick cut and you like extra crispy bacon, start cooking the bacon a couple minutes before adding the broccoli. If using thin bacon, be aware that it will cook a bit faster.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fried Cheesy Bacon Broccoli (screenshot for grocery list)

• Broccoli
• Thick Cut Bacon
• Oil
• Salt/Pepper
• Shredded Monterey/Jack Cheese

How To Cook Cheesy Bacon & Broccoli In An Air Fryer

1. Trim stems from broccoli and cut florets into halves. (keep broccoli pieces larger to ensure they cook evenly with the bacon)
2. Toss broccoli with oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to greased air fryer basket.
3. Add bacon pieces to air fryer basket and toss with broccoli.
4. Air fry at 380ºF 10-12 minutes or until broccoli is tender and bacon is to desired crispness. Top with shredded cheese then air fry at 380ºF for 1 minute to melt.
5. Serve immediately.

What To Serve This Air Fried Broccoli With

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs – Air Fryer Cod – Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast – Air Fryer Steak – Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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Cheesy Bacon Broccoli In Air Fryer

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

This Cheesy Bacon Broccoli In Air Fryer is a fantastic side dish recipe. Air fried broccoli along with bacon then topped with melty cheese is a perfect combo.

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Ingredients

• 2 Large Broccoli Crowns (1.5 lbs)
• 8 ounces Thick Cut Bacon - cut into 2" pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Oil
• Salt/Pepper - to taste
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Monterey/Jack Cheese

Instructions

1. Trim stems from broccoli and cut florets into halves. (keep broccoli pieces larger to ensure they cook evenly with the bacon)
2. Toss broccoli with oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to greased air fryer basket.
3. Add bacon pieces to air fryer basket and toss with broccoli.
4. Air fry at 380ºF 10-12 minutes or until broccoli is tender and bacon is to desired crispness. Top with shredded cheese then air fry at 380ºF for 1 minute to melt.
5. Serve immediately.

Notes

The only tricky thing about this recipe is achieving your preferred bacon texture at the same time the broccoli is done. I like a slightly soft medium crisp bacon and that is what you will achieve following this recipe using thick cut bacon. If using thick cut and you like extra crispy bacon, start cooking the bacon a couple minutes before adding the broccoli. If using thin bacon, be aware that it will cook a bit faster.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 360Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1195mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 24g

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