Description
Delicious and crispy broccoli cheddar poppers made in the air fryer for a quick and satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the broccoli florets with cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Place the poppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray if desired.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For best texture, avoid overcrowding the air fryer and consider letting the formed poppers rest for 5 minutes before cooking. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg