AIR FRYER BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Name: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh Brussels sprouts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; The juice of 1 lemon; Grated Parmesan cheese – optional

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These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are perfectly seasoned with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, and finished with a sprinkle of lemon juice. They come out wonderfully golden and crispy and are so flavorful in just 10 minutes! Serve them as a healthy side dish with any meal.

Cooked, sliced air fryer Brussels sprouts in a round bowl with grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on them.

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are one of the best ways I have found to cook this delicious vegetable. You get perfectly seasoned, crispy Brussels with much less oil and no frying in about 10 minutes, which is amazing!

The only other way I ate Brussels sprouts before was in a brussels sprouts salad but now I have been making this recipe on repeat. It’s so addictive!

Brussel sprouts in the air fryer come out perfectly crispy in all the right places as well as tender and flavorful. They taste like they were fried and everyone will go back for seconds! Trust ME!

You may also want to try these air fryer mushrooms or this crispy air fryer broccoli.

Cooked green sprouts in a bowl with cheese sprinkles over them.

Why you’ll love these air fryer brussels sprouts

They are packed with so much flavor and texture!
Ready in 15 minutes!
Super crispy delicious Brussels sprouts EVERY TIME!
Packed with nutrition but also so DELICIOUS!
The best healthy easy side dish ever!

Ingredients for air fryer Brussels sprouts with labels over each ingredient.

Ingredients you will need

Brussels sprouts – fresh brussels sprouts work best in this recipe but frozen will also work.
Olive oil – extra virgin olive oil.
Garlic powder – granulated garlic powder.
Salt & pepper – to add flavor.
Lemon – freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Parmesan cheese – grated parmesan cheese that is totally optional but is a great topping on these brussels sprouts.

How To Make Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

You can make delicious, crispy, flavored Brussels sprouts in 10-15 minutes right in the air fryer. So super easy!

Prepare the Brussels sprouts. Trim the leaves off of the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half lengthwise. Then add them to a medium size mixing bowl.
Season. Drizzle them with olive oil, toss them, then season them with some, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat them all in the oil and seasoning.
Cook. Spread them out in the basket in a single layer. Close and cook at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
Serve. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with a sprinkle of fresh lemon juice and grated parmesan cheese.

Sliced Brussels sprouts on a wood butting board with a knife on the board. — Cut the Brussels sprouts

Sliced Brussels sprouts in a glass bowl with olive oil being poured over them. — Cut the Brussels sprouts

These air fryer Brussels sprouts are so good. If you think you don’t like Brussels sprouts, this is the recipe that will change your mind.

Bowl of golden charred Brussels sprouts with a spoon in the bowl and a bowl of grate parmesan cheese behind them.

Expert Tips for the best brussels sprouts in the air fryer

Use fresh Brussels sprouts. Trust me, I tried to air fry frozen, defrosted Brussels sprouts and they just turned out super mushy and not appetizing at all. Buy fresh Brussels sprouts and cut and trim them yourself for the best price and flavor.
Cut and trim the Brussels sprouts before cooking them. This is very important and will allow them to get super crispy edges and cook more evenly.
Cook the Brussels sprouts at the right heat and check them halfway through. Cooking Brussels sprouts at 375 degrees F as noted in this recipe and flipping them in the basket halfway through cooking will get them perfectly crispy. Note: the smaller you cut them the shorter the cooking time will be so check them at around 8 minutes.

Substitutions and Variations

Spicy – Add a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce to give them a nice spicy kick of flavor.
Bacon-topped Brussels sprouts – Crisp up some bacon, chop it up, and add it as a delicious topping. It’s so good!
Top them with some chopped, toasted nuts – We love adding some chopped pecans for a nice crunch.
Maple Brussels sprouts. Skip the garlic and lemon and add a nice drizzle of maple syrups after the Brussels sprouts are done cooking.
Dijon dressed – Mix up 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the sprouts when they are done cooking and toss to coat.

Crispy brussels sprouts in a black air fryer basket.

Ways to serve brussels sprouts

These brussels sprouts are literally the best side dish that goes well with so many things. Here are a few of my favorite ways to serve them!

Serve as a side with a delicious protein, like this Crispy Breaded Chicken Breast, these Healthy Turkey Meatballs, Baked Eggplant Meatballs, or this Healthy Turkey Meatloaf.
Have them with a hearty salad, like this Chopped Italian Salad or this Crispy Chickpea Kale Caesar Salad.
Add these Brussels sprouts to this Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl to pack in even more veggies.

Bowl filled with crispy golden green sprouts halves topped with parmesan cheese.

FAQs

Do I need to cook the Brussels sprouts in batches?

This will depend on the size of your air fryer since you want them to be in a single layer so they can crisp up nicely when they cook. I tested this recipe in 2 different air fryers and 1 lb of brussels sprouts fit fine in both.

Can I make this recipe in advance?

You can cut and season the brussels sprouts and keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a few hours before you cook them. You can also cook them and then reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees until they are warmed through. Although they won’t be as crispy as they were when you first made them.

Can you cook frozen brussels sprouts in the air fryer?

Yes, you can use frozen brussels sprouts but they will not get as crispy as fresh ones and they tend to turn out mushy as well.

Storing and reheating tips

Storing- to store air fryer Brussels sprouts, let them cool completely, and place them into an airtight container. Keep them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating – you can reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.
Freezing – I do not recommend freezing air fryer Brussels sprouts since they will lose their crispy texture and some flavor.

Recommended Tools For Making This Recipe

Air Fryer – the one I use every day!
Mixing bowls – the best bowls for mixing anything, especially Brussels sprouts.
Measuring spoons – easy-to-use everyday measuring spoons that everyone should have.

Other healthy side dishes to try!

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