nguyen.dylan•2d agoProlific Poster

My air fryer broccoli went from limp to crispy after I changed one thing

I used to just toss the florets in a bit of oil and cook them at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, but they'd often steam and get soft. Last night, I tried tossing them with a full tablespoon of cornstarch along with the oil and seasoning before cooking at the same temp and time. The difference was huge, they came out super crispy and almost like little roasted snacks. Has anyone else found a good coating trick for other veggies?

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alex_taylor102d ago

Cornstarch can work, but I've found it leaves a weird powdery feel sometimes. I just dry my broccoli florets really well with a kitchen towel before adding oil. That extra moisture is what makes them steam. I still get a great crisp at 400 for 12 minutes without any extra coating. For me, the simpler method is better than adding another ingredient.

hollym822d agoTop Commenter

That's a good point about drying them off. I actually do both, pat them dry and then use a tiny bit of cornstarch. It gives a more even, all-over crisp that I really like. The key is to toss it really well so no dry powder is left.