Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 23 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A quick and healthy air-fryer recipe featuring tender, seasoned chicken breast pieces and crisp-tender broccoli florets, perfect for a satisfying low-carb meal.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500 g), cut into bite‑sized pieces
  • 300 g broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 200 °C (390 °F).
  2. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss broccoli with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer; cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 75 °C / 165 °F).
  5. Add broccoli to the basket around the chicken; cook an additional 5–7 minutes, shaking halfway, until broccoli is tender and slightly crisp.
  6. Plate chicken and broccoli together, squeeze fresh lemon juice over top if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, separate the cooking: cook chicken first, then broccoli.
  • Adjust seasoning: add chili flakes or Parmesan cheese for flavor variations.
  • Make it gluten-free by confirming seasoning blends are gluten-free.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer for best texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ of recipe
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg