Your Air Fryer Makes Delicious Roasted Broccoli With Cheese Sauce
Believe it or not, your air fryer has more than one superpower. In addition to delivering crispiness without loads of fat, it also delivers crunchy roasted broccoli that doesn’t turn that oh-so-unappealing army green color. And what’s broccoli without cheese sauce? This creamy delight is easy to make ahead—just reheat it right before serving. If you can’t find ají amarillo paste at your local store, get it on Amazon, or if you like, stir in harissa or a spicy salsa instead. For a complete meal, pair this side with our recipe for air fryer roasted salmon with fennel salad, pictured.
Serves 4 (serving size: 2/3 cup)
Ingredients
6 cups broccoli florets (about 12 oz.)
Cooking spray
10 tablespoons low-fat evaporated milk
1 1/2 ounces queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese), crumbled (about 5 Tbsp.)
4 teaspoons aj amarillo paste
6 lower-sodium saltine crackers
Nutritional Information
Calories 108
Fat 2 g
Satfat 1 g
Unsatfat 1 g
Protein 8 g
Carbohydrate 15 g
Fiber 4 g
Sugars 6 g
Added sugars 0 g
Sodium 159 mg
Calcium 20 % DV
Potassium 13 % DV