Air-Fried Smashed Broccoli

A kid friendly way to get some greens into little ones day!

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Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 35 min

Ingredients:

• 1 12 -ounce package of broccoli florets

• 3/4 cup whole grain or regular panko

• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

• salt

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Instructions

1. Steam broccoli according to package directions. Once ready, remove from package and cut stem off broccoli, only leaving the crown.

2. Using a small bowl or mug, with parchment paper underneath, Smash each broccoli crown individually.

3. In a medium or small sauce pan, toast Panko in about 3 TBS of extra virgin olive oil until brown. Make sure to stir often to avoid burning.

4. Mix parmesan and Panko in a bowl.

5. Place smashed broccoli crowns on air frier pan and place a spoonful of Panko/parmesan mixture on top and press in with bottom of the spoon.

6. Add pan into the air fryer and drizzle more extra virgin olive oil on each crown.

7. Set air fryer to 350°F for about 18 minutes, checking 1/2 way through cooking cycle.

8. Remove, sprinkle with salt to taste, and plate!