Brussels sprouts become everyone’s favorite veggie when cooked to crispy perfection with this easy air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe! Crispy charred edges on tender sprouts take on new nutty, sweet dimension of flavor. Even sprouts skeptics will devour them!
Why you’ll love air fryer Brussels sprouts
- Simple prep! Just trim, toss with oil and seasoning, and air fry for perfect sprouts every time.
- They’re sweet and tender, with caramelized, crispy edges.
- Saves oven space and time with a quick, low mess side dish from your air fryer.
- They’re popular – even vegetable skeptics enjoy this roasted Brussels sprouts recipe!
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What do you need?
Brussels sprouts
Choose firm, bright green Brussels sprouts with tightly layered leaves. Opt for Brussels sprouts that are small to medium-sized, about 1-1.5 inches wide. Larger sprouts tend to be more mature and have more noticeable fibers. The smaller ones taste sweeter and more tender, plus they cook quicker!
Ingredient swap: You can also use frozen Brussels sprouts for this recipe, the cook times will just be a little longer.
Oil
The recipe below specifies light olive oil, but you can use any cooking oil with a high smoke point. Avoid extra virgin olive oil as this is likely to smoke during cooking due to the high temperature used for this recipe.
Choose a cooking oil with a high smoke point to reduce the chance of your air fryer smoking.
Seasoning
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder provide an easy seasoning base that lets the Brussels sprout flavor shine.
Feel free to add other seasonings if you like, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or Italian herbs also pair well.
How to cook Brussels sprouts in the air fryer
This recipe is very simple to make, there are just a few key steps to getting it just right:
- Trim the Brussels sprouts by trimming off the stalk, and removing any damaged or discolored leaves. If you have small Brussels sprouts you can cook them whole, but for sprouts that are 1-inch or more across, cut them in half vertically through the stalk (so that the leaves hold together).
- Season the sprouts. Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl, drizzle with the oil, add the seasoning, and toss to coat them thoroughly.
- Place Brussels sprouts in the air fryer in a single layer, and try to leave space between them if you can. They need lots of space for the air to circulate if they are going to get really crispy, otherwise they end up steaming.
- Air fry Brussels sprouts at 360 °F/ 180 °C for 12-15 minutes, flipping them over a few times during cooking to ensure that they cook evenly and all sides can get super crispy. Monitor them frequently towards the end of the cooking time, and a few extra minutes, if required, until they are cooked to your liking!
Cook times will vary depending on the size of your Brussels sprouts and how powerful your air fryer is.
Note: if you are cooking Brussels sprouts from frozen the cook times will be longer, so start with 12 minutes, and add extra time as needed.
Serving ideas
Roasted Brussels sprouts make an easy and delicious vegetable side. For some tasty ways to serve them up try:
- Sprinkling with Parmesan cheese near the end of the cooking time for crispy Parmesan Brussels sprouts.
- Topping air-fried sprouts with lemon juice and zest for a bright fresh flavor.
- Adding bacon bits and a drizzle of mayo.
- Topping with garlic butter.
- Making a salad with roasted sprouts and salad greens, drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
- Serving with a side of ranch dressing or mayo for dipping
Storing and reheating
Store any leftover Brussels sprouts in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and use them within 3 days.
You can reheat the Brussels sprouts in the air fryer: place them in the air fryer basket and air fry at 360°F/ 180°C until they are warmed through.
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 lb / 450 g Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Directions
- Prepare the sprouts by trimming the stem and removing any yellowed outer leaves [Note 1].
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F/ 180°C.
- Place the Brussels sprouts in a medium bowl, drizzle with oil and add the seasonings. Toss until well coated.
- Place Brussels sprouts in air fryer basket or on the tray in a single layer.
- Air fry Brussels sprouts for 12-15 minutes until tender and crispy at the edges. Shake the basket (or gently flip the sprouts) 2-3 times during cooking. If required, air fry sprouts for a few extra minutes until cooked to your liking.
Notes
- Medium or large Brussels sprouts should be cut in half, small Brussels sprouts can be cooked whole.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and provided for informational purposes only.