Thoroughly wash broccoli florets and blanch. Add the broccoli florets for 2 minutes in a pot of boiling water and immediately strain with a slotted spoon. Transfer to a bowl of ice cold water for 2 minutes.

Pat dry blanched broccoli florets and transfer to a paper-lined plate.

Combine salt, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika in a saucer.

Pre-heat Air Fryer at 375°F (191°C). Set at 7 minutes.

Place the blanched broccoli florets in a bowl, drizzle oil and sprinkle the salt mixture. Toss until the broccoli florets are well-coated, then transfer to a well-greased Air Fryer tray and add the crushed garlic.

Insert the Air Fryer tray with the seasoned broccoli florets into the middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch, if using an Air Fryer Oven.

If the Air Fryer uses a basket, add the crisper plate, then insert the basket into the Air Fryer unit and follow accordingly.

Air Fry for 5 minutes or until broccoli florets are fork tender, crisp, and slightly golden. Add freshly grated cheese on each broccoli floret and continue to Air Fry for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Immediately transfer to a serving plate and add more grated cheese.