Description
Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Poppers are a delicious and healthy snack that combines the goodness of broccoli with the rich flavor of cheddar cheese, all made effortlessly in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Place the poppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- These poppers can be frozen before cooking; just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if cooking from frozen.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Poppers, healthy snacks, air fryer recipes, vegetarian snacks