Smashed Broccoli Chips with Creamy Sriracha Dip
Smashed Broccoli Chips with Creamy Sriracha Dip
Ingredients
For the Smashed Broccoli Chips
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, larger ones preferred
- 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded, divided
- 5 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili lime seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Creamy Sriracha Dipping Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha, or more, to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon honey, optional, for a hint of sweetness
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the broccoli florets and boil for 6 to 6 1/2 minutes. If using smaller florets, reduce boiling time by 1 minute.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Immediately transfer the blanched broccoli to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain well and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread 1/2 cup of the finely shredded Parmesan cheese in a thin, even layer over the parchment paper. Arrange the dried broccoli florets on top of the cheese layer. Using the bottom of a cup or jar, gently but firmly smash each broccoli floret until flattened.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, dried oregano, chili lime seasoning, and smoked paprika. Brush this mixture evenly over the smashed broccoli florets. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the seasoned broccoli.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Roast the broccoli chips in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Adjust cooking time based on your crispiness preference.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
While the broccoli roasts, prepare the creamy sriracha dipping sauce: In another small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and optional honey. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Remove the smashed broccoli chips from the oven. Serve immediately with the creamy sriracha dipping sauce, or your favorite ranch dressing.
⏱️ 1 min
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Smashed Broccoli Chips with Creamy Sriracha Dip
Ingredients
For the Smashed Broccoli Chips
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, larger ones preferred
- 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded, divided
- 5 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili lime seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Creamy Sriracha Dipping Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha, or more, to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon honey, optional, for a hint of sweetness
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the broccoli florets and boil for 6 to 6 1/2 minutes. If using smaller florets, reduce boiling time by 1 minute.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Immediately transfer the blanched broccoli to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain well and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread 1/2 cup of the finely shredded Parmesan cheese in a thin, even layer over the parchment paper. Arrange the dried broccoli florets on top of the cheese layer. Using the bottom of a cup or jar, gently but firmly smash each broccoli floret until flattened.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, dried oregano, chili lime seasoning, and smoked paprika. Brush this mixture evenly over the smashed broccoli florets. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the seasoned broccoli.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Roast the broccoli chips in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Adjust cooking time based on your crispiness preference.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
While the broccoli roasts, prepare the creamy sriracha dipping sauce: In another small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and optional honey. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Remove the smashed broccoli chips from the oven. Serve immediately with the creamy sriracha dipping sauce, or your favorite ranch dressing.
⏱️ 1 min