Description
Crispy Broccoli Cheddar Poppers are an air-fryer snack featuring broccoli and cheddar, delivering a crunchy exterior with a gooey cheese center for a delicious, veggie-filled bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets (steamed or microwaved until tender)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (use whole wheat or gluten-free if needed)
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil spray
- Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine steamed broccoli, cheddar, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into small balls or shape into nuggets.
- Lightly spray each popper with olive oil and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, honey mustard, or Greek yogurt dip.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Adjust heat with optional red pepper flakes.
- For a baked version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 12–15 minutes.
- Pair with ranch, honey mustard, or Greek yogurt dip for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers
- Calories: Approximately 225 per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 3 g
- Sodium: Approximately 520 mg
- Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 18 g
- Fiber: Approximately 3 g
- Protein: Approximately 9 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70 mg
Keywords: Crispy Broccoli Cheddar Poppers, air fryer broccoli bites, cheesy veggie snacks, broccoli cheddar nuggets