Crispy Broccoli

BROCCOLI

1. Cut broccoli at the stem into small bites/trees.   Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix eggs and water with a fork.
3. Panko crumbs go in a separate bowl or small plate.  Mix with salt, pepper & garlic.
4. Dip the broccoli pieces in the egg mixture and then into the crumb mixture. Place into the air fryer tray/basket.
5. Cook on the broccoli or vegetable setting (300F) for 15 min. Toss or flip midway.  Then cook on high, 375-400F for 5 minutes or until browned.

PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE

1. In a small saucepan, add  butter, milk/cream, salt and pepper on  low/medium until butter is melted and the mixture is almost boiling.  
2. Slowly add parmesan, mixing constantly until creamy.   Set aside.
3. Serve hot and top it off with the cheesy sauce.

OPTIONAL OVEN BAKE

• You may want to do this in an oven which is fine!  Cook time may be slightly longer on the first bake - 375F for 15 minutes.  Raise the temp to 400-425F to brown for about 5 min.

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INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS

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BROCCOLI

• 2 broccoli crowns
• 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup water

PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE

• 1/2 stick / 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk, whipping cream, half & half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper & garlic
• 1 cup shredded parmesan

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HOW TO COOK THIS

1. Cut broccoli at the stem into small bites/trees.   Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix eggs and water with a fork.
3. Panko crumbs go in a separate bowl or small plate.  Mix with salt, pepper & garlic.
4. Dip the broccoli pieces in the egg mixture and then into the crumb mixture. Place into the air fryer tray/basket.
5. Cook on the broccoli or vegetable setting (300F) for 15 min. Toss or flip midway.  Then cook on high, 375-400F for 5 minutes or until browned.

NOW THE CHEESE SAUCE

1. In a small saucepan, add  butter, milk/cream, salt and pepper on  low/medium until butter is melted and the mixture is almost boiling.  
2. Slowly add parmesan, mixing constantly until creamy.   Set aside.
3. Serve hot and top it off with the cheesy sauce.

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OPTIONAL OVEN BAKE

• You may want to do this in an oven which is fine!  Cook time may be slightly longer on the first bake - 375F for 15 minutes.  Raise the temp to 400-425F to brown for about 5 min.

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