Crispy Oven-Fried Broccoli is the most addictive broccoli you’ll ever eat! Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside and seasoned to satisfy. So easy to make you’ll want to make it every night!
Broccoli at its Best!
5 simple ingredients and just 5 minutes prep is all it takes to get this Crispy Oven-Fried Broccoli ready for the oven. Beautiful florets of oven-fried broccoli with an amazing crispy crunchy texture on the outside with a tender inside. You’ll love it, guaranteed!
A Mama on a Mission
I am so excited to share this crispy oven-fried broccoli recipe with y’all! It’s broccoli at its BEST!
I knew from the moment I tried this at one of our favorite restaurants, I would be on a mission to recreate it. The kids love it, it goes great with just about any meal, and it’s soooo easy to make!
The Vegetable Side That Goes with Anything!
I was already a big fan of broccoli, but this is something special. It will have you loving broccoli in ways you never imagined. You’ll crave it like crazy. You’ll want to make a meal out of just it.
This is my absolute favorite way to cook broccoli. Oven roasted broccoli doesn’t get soggy, so long as it’s fresh. It comes out crisp from the top to the stem. You’ve got to try it to believe it.
A Healthy Side Dish They’ll Devour
I know when kids are little, it can be hard to get them excited about vegetables. But not with this easy roasted broccoli recipe!
We serve it as is or with a sauce to dip it in depending on what we’re having along with it. It goes so great with just about anything from pork chops to pasta to pizza to you name it.
My Favorite Broccoli Recipes
- Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole: A classic and comforting side dish that’s great with a weeknight meal or holiday buffet.
- Broccoli Salad: Crispy, crunchy, subtly sweet and a bit salty, too, this Broccoli Salad delivers big on texture and flavor! It’s so satisfying and delicious, it will make a broccoli lover out of even the most reluctant veggie eater.
- Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pot Pie: A comforting pot pie with a scratch-made flaky crust covering a hearty helping of tender chicken and fresh broccoli that’s been tossed in a creamy cheese sauce.
- Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup: A comforting soup that’s packed with fresh broccoli, shredded chicken and creamy cheese. It makes for the perfect dinner on a chilly night!
What Do I Need to Make Oven-Fried Broccoli?
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Unsalted butter or olive oil
- Bread crumbs or panko
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Garlic salt (or garlic powder and kosher salt)
- Sheet pan
- Foil
Quick Tip: Fresh is Best
For this recipe, I would not recommend using frozen broccoli florets. Frozen broccoli would become mushy once defrosted and drained. Even when you roast frozen broccoli at high temperatures, you’ll never quite get it crisp.
Also, the coating won’t stick if the broccoli frozen. You’ll miss out on all that delicious seasoning. So for this recipe, fresh is best.
How to Make Oven Fried Broccoli
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Put the broccoli florets in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the melted butter to the bag, seal and shake to coat the broccoli evenly in the butter.
- Add the bread crumbs, grated parmesan and garlic salt to the bag, seal and toss the broccoli florets again until they are coated evenly in the dry ingredients.
- Spread the coated broccoli florets out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes to 25 minutes or until the broccoli starts to toast at the edges and stems.
If you make this Crispy Oven Fried Broccoli and post a pic to social, be sure to tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Crispy Oven-Fried Broccoli
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4-6
- Category: Main
Description
The most addictive broccoli you’ll ever eat! Crispy crunchy on the outside, crispy tender on the inside and seasoned to satisfy. So easy to make you’ll want to make it every night!
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli florets (about 6–7 cups)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs or panko
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Put the broccoli florets in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the melted butter to the bag, seal and shake to coat the broccoli evenly in the butter.
- Add the bread crumbs, grated parmesan and garlic salt to the bag, seal and shake again until the broccoli florets are coated evenly in the dry ingredients.
- Spread the coated broccoli florets out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the broccoli starts to toast at the edges and stems.
Make it vegan with vegan butter and use nutritional yeast in place of the Parmesan.
Does the plastic bag resist the melted butter?
Hi Bobby! I’ve never had an issue with the melted butter affecting the plastic bag. With the broccoli already in the bag, the butter is drizzled over the broccoli so it’s not sitting directly in the bag. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Can this be made ahead and reheat?
Hi Mary! Yes, but I would recommend storing it in the refrigerator loosely covered so the broccoli doesn’t absorb too much moisture and will crisp up again when reheated. Enjoy!
What are your favorite dipping sauces for this dish?
Hi Steph! We usually just eat them as is, but ranch or a cheese sauce would be great to dip them in. Enjoy!
I love crispy oven-fried broccoli recipe and this dish is the only way I can convince my husband to eat broccoli :). Any others dishes with broccoli that are easy to make?
Hi Urana! That’s so great to hear! I do have a few other broccoli dishes that are easy and so yummy: https://thebakermama.com/?s=broccoli. Also, if you haven’t tried my Crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts recipe (https://thebakermama.com/recipes/crispy-asian-brussels-sprouts/) they’re a must try if you’re looking to cook more green veggies. Enjoy!
This could be the best way to convince my kids to eat broccoli but I’m not entirely convinced of aluminum foil cooking – are you sure about that?
Hi Elizabeth! You can certainly bake the broccoli without using foil. I hope you and your kids love it as much as we do!
Use parchment paper rather than ton foil. Works a treat!