QUICK Air Fryer or Oven Malai Broccoli Tikka

Malai broccoli with a side of mint yogurt chutney.

5 from 2 votes

QUICK Air Fryer or Oven Malai Broccoli Tikka

This easy malai broccoli recipe is a favorite dish of mine that features broccoli tossed in a cheesy, spiced, creamy marinade and cooked until there are crispy bits. I like making cheesy malai broccoli in an air fryer or roasting it in the oven. I’ve tested and made this dish many times, and it is now a regular in my home as everyone loves it.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: malai broccoli tikka

Servings: servings

Calories: 124kcal

Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

1 air fryer or oven
1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients

4 cup medium broccoli florets 220g, about 18-20 florets
½ cup shredded cheese 45g
½ cup Greek yogurt 135g, I used 0% fat
½ tsp salt
½ tsp sugar
½ tsp kashmiri chili powder
1½ oz cream cheese
1½ tbsp heavy cream
1¼ tsp ginger powder
1¼ tsp garlic powder
1¼ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garam masala
⅛ tsp cardamom powder

Instructions

Cut broccoli florets into approximately the same size pieces.
In a bowl, mix the room temperature cream cheese, Greek yogurt, spices together to form a marinade.
Mix broccoli florets in a bowl with the marinade and cheese. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
Place broccoli florets on an air fryer tray or basket or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Line in a single layer. Don't overcrowd them or they won't cook well.
Air fry or bake until golden brown. Flip half way through. At the end, check for doneness as all air fryers and ovens can vary in time needed.
Air fry time: 18-20 minutes at 400F
Oven time: 20-22 minutes at 425F then broil for 1-2 minutes for a bit of char
Serve with green chutney or yogurt mint chutney. Optionally, you can sprinkle a little chaat masala on top or a teaspoon of lemon juice. You can also optionally top with roasted ground almond slices.

Nutrition