
Broccoli roasts superbly within the air fryer, and in document time with minimal effort. The air fryer is particularly adept at producing the Maillard response — the chemical processes that rework sugars and proteins in meals when browned and caramelized, deepening their taste — as a result of the managed, excessive warmth attracts out moisture, creating a stunning char whereas conserving greens tender and flavorful. This recipe offers the broccoli successful of umami from soy sauce, which is bolstered within the excessive warmth, leading to nutty, candy and salty notes. In case you’d like extra umami, a drizzle of fish sauce or chile crisp will stretch these flavors even additional. A sprinkle of sesame seeds provides nuttiness, and a few recent lemon zest gives a jolt of brightness.