Spicy Smashed Broccoli
Discover a flavor-packed twist on broccoli with our Spicy Smashed Broccoli recipe! 🌶️✨ Using Casa M Texas Twister, we've turned up the heat on perfectly steamed broccoli, then added a crispy finish in the air fryer. This easy-to-make, Skinny-approved dish is a delightful blend of Tex-Mex flair and guilt-free goodness. Spice up your side dishes with this tasty creation!
Ingredients
- 4-8 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2-1 tablespoon Casa M Texas Twister or Chain Reaction
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or use olive oil sprayer for best results
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- kosher salt to taste if desired
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. (Or you can also use an oven - but not as crispy)
- To make this super easy I steam the broccoli first in an Instant Pot (but you can also boil water, place broccoli in steamer basket and steam it for about 3 minutes).
- To use the Instant Pot - place broccoli florets in the Instant Pot in a basket or piled high on a rack, add 1 cup of water. Pressure cook on high 0 minutes - yes 0 minutes. After button pops up, and right before it turns to 0, release steam immediately - otherwise broccoli will overcook. If your instant pot doesn't go to 0 minutes, put it on low pressure for 1 minute. Do quick release.
- Place broccoli on air fryer basket. I like to use the air fryer parchment sheets but you don't have to. Use a large glass and smash down broccoli - flattening each floret. Drizzle/spray with oil, sprinkle Casa M Texas Twister over top, sprinkle grated Parmesan over all. Air fry for about 10-11 minutes until cheese has melted. You could also bake these for about 12 minutes, flipping over at the halfway mark.
Notes
Casa M has graciously given my readers a code they can use all year on any spice blend! Here it is:
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on their website: https://casamspice.com/