Learn how to roast/air fry veggies like Broccoli/Cauliflower.
Sadly, I've found the only way to do it right is to steam/boil the veggies first for 3-4 minutes on the stove, which is annoying because it makes more dishes you have to wash. When I've tried to just use the airfryer, the veggies end up burnt and undercooked.
But my approach adds having to clean the steamer/boiling pot, a strainer, and the large bowl you'll use for the ice bath. Annoying, but I find it necessary. It could be worth doing a couple batches to make the extra dishes worth it. Roasted veggies reheat ok.
So per this video, America's Test Kitchen Air Frying Vegetables I started experimenting with steaming broccooli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts first.
After steaming 3-4 minutes , strain and the dump the veggies into a large bowl of cold water with ice cubes to stop the veggies from overcooking. MORE DISHES!!! ARGH!
Pre heat your air fryer/oven for 3-4 minutes while the veggies cool in the ice bath. Strain, pick out any remaining ice cubes, and then dump the veggies into the air fryer basket, add 1/4 cup water, and spritz oil on the veggies, Air Fry for 10 minutes at 375. Toss halfway through at the 5 minute mark. Add time in 1-2 minute increments if you want more browning. Different veggies will vary slightly.
DO NOT USE parchment liners in the air fryer (that means you Mom!). It stops the air from circulating properly. Get a nylon dish washing brush, https://a.co/d/1Ijj098 and gently scrub the teflon coated air fryer basket when you're done cooking.
I cook as many veggies as will fit in the air fryer without overcrowding the veggies, there needs to be air gaps to roast things properly.
I know all the steps I just described are a PITA, but roasted veggies dramatically lessen that weird bitter taste. You'll start to crave roasted veggies when done properly.
