# Tenderstem broccoli (broccolini) cooking times

How long to cook Tenderstem broccoli: **2–3 min boiled, 3–5 min steamed, 10–12 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan) and 6–8 min in an air fryer at 200°C**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/tenderstem-broccoli-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook Tenderstem broccoli

Times are for 200 g, for 2–3.

Tenderstem broccoli (broccolini): cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Boil](https://feastflow.co.uk/boiling-times) | 2–3 min | in boiling salted water | – |
| [Steam](https://feastflow.co.uk/steaming-times) | 3–5 min | over simmering water | – |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) | 10–12 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | Toss in oil and spread out. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) | 6–8 min | 200°C (400°F) | Toss in a teaspoon of oil; shake halfway. |
| [Pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times) | 4–5 min | over a medium-high heat | Fry or griddle in a little oil, adding a splash of water for the last minute. |
| [Microwave](https://feastflow.co.uk/microwave-cooking-times) | 2–3 min | on full power, covered | With 2 tablespoons of water. |

## Before you start

Trim the very ends. Purple sprouting broccoli cooks the same way.

## How to tell it’s done

Tender stems that still have a little bite.

## Questions

### How long to boil Tenderstem broccoli?

2–3 min in boiling salted water.

### How long to steam Tenderstem broccoli?

3–5 min over simmering water.

### How long to cook Tenderstem broccoli in the oven?

10–12 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. Toss in oil and spread out.

### How long to cook Tenderstem broccoli in an air fryer?

6–8 min at 200°C (400°F). Toss in a teaspoon of oil; shake halfway.

### How long to pan-fry Tenderstem broccoli?

4–5 min over a medium-high heat. Fry or griddle in a little oil, adding a splash of water for the last minute.

### How long to microwave Tenderstem broccoli?

2–3 min on full power, covered. With 2 tablespoons of water.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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