You know those foods you grew up thinking you didn’t like, even though you never actually tried them? Yeah, well Brussels sprouts were one of those vegetables that I just assumed I didn’t like until I was in my 30s. But once I finally tried Roasted Brussels Sprouts, there was no turning back. Now I absolutely love Brussels sprouts, especially these easy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts! This no-fuss Brussels sprouts recipe creates a brown and slightly crispy outside, while still remaining tender on the inside. The air fryer makes it super easy to whip up this vegetable side dish any day of the week!
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“These were amazing! It was the first recipe that popped up for air fryer brussels. So easy to prep, easy ingredients list, and so easy to fix. And taaasty! Saving this recipe! Thank you for sharing!”
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Quick and Easy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
I love that Brussels sprouts are easy to find pretty much year‑round, though I always take advantage of them while they’re in season (from October to February) and usually on sale. A drizzle of olive oil not only stops them from drying out in the air fryer, but also helps the seasoning cling to every bite. As for the seasonings in this recipe, I like to stick with a simple mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. It’s just enough to make them flavorful without being fussy!
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts ($3.17)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.44)
- ½ tsp salt ($0.02)
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02)
- ½ tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
- ½ tsp onion powder ($0.05)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the Brussels sprouts, then trim off the dry ends. Cut each Brussels sprout in half lengthwise.
- Add the Brussels sprouts to a large bowl along with the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix all the ingredients together until the Brussels sprouts are well coated in the oil and seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F. Once preheated, add the Brussels sprouts and spread them evenly inside the air fryer basket. Air fry for 9 minutes, flipping and shaking the Brussels sprouts halfway through to help them brown evenly on both sides. Add an additional 1-2 minutes of cook time depending on the level of browning that you like.
- Remove the Brussels sprouts from the air fryer and enjoy as is or with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Nutrition
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Prep the sprouts: Start by washing and drying 1 lb. of Brussels sprouts. Then, using a sharp knife, trim off the dry ends. Slice each Brussels sprout in half lengthwise.
Season the sprouts: Add the Brussels sprouts to a large bowl with 2 Tbsp of olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp onion powder. Mix all the ingredients together until the Brussels sprouts are well coated in the oil and seasoning.
Cook: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. When it’s preheated, add the Brussels sprouts and spread them evenly inside the air fryer basket. Try to not overlap them too much.
Air fry for 9 minutes, flipping and shaking the Brussels sprouts halfway through to help them brown evenly on both sides. Add an additional 1-2 minutes of cook time, depending on the level of browning that you like.
Serve: Enjoy these super delicious Brussels sprouts with a little Parmesan cheese or your favorite dipping sauce. And try not to eat them all before they make it to the dinner table ;)
Recipe Variations
Although I went with a simple mix of olive oil + seasoning for this Brussels sprouts recipe, you can easily try some of these other combinations:
- Switch up the seasoning: Try some steak seasoning, curry powder, Cajun seasoning, or a seasoning salt like Lawry’s, or a Creole seasoning like Tony Chachere’s.
- Parmesan cheese: I also tested these air fryer Brussels sprouts tossed in a little Parmesan cheese, and they were absolutely delicious!
- Dipping sauces: My favorite way to enjoy these Brussels sprouts is with a simple mix of Dijon mustard and pure maple syrup. They would also taste really good dipped in our Comeback Sauce!
- Homemade balsamic glaze: And if you’re a balsamic vinegar lover, once the Brussels sprouts are out of the air fryer, try drizzling a little bit of homemade balsamic glaze on top!
Tips For Making Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Don’t skip the oil: It may be tempting to use less oil since you’re cooking in an “air fryer,” but I wouldn’t recommend it. I tested this recipe using a little less oil, and it resulted in the Brussels sprouts being too dry and very charred.
- Preheat the air fryer: It’s always good to preheat the air fryer before you add the Brussels sprouts to the basket. If your air fryer does not have a preheat function, simply let it run with an empty basket for about 3-4 minutes at 360ºF.
- Shake halfway through: Give the Brussels sprouts a good shake and flip some of them over halfway through the cook time so they can brown evenly on both sides.
These were amazing! It was the first recipe that popped up for air fryer brussels. So easy to prep, easy ingredients list, and so easy to fix. And taaasty! Saving this recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Just made these and they turned out perfect! Will definitely be making these again!!
Awesome!!!
Excellent! Super simple and easy, came out perfectly.
This recipe left me with dried out, undercooked brussel sprouts!! I hate to have wasted the time and money on them!! I will NOT Be recommending this recipe to anyone I know!!
Would this work with frozen sprouts?
As written it would work best with fresh, but you’re welcome to try it out! You may just need to check them and add a few extra minutes.
Delicious! The spices were perfect in the middle with no extremes, and I tossed them in honey balsamic glaze after they came out! Also, I have a different type of air fryer that’s more like an oven, and it took 25 mins before I was able to get a little browning (the last 5 I turned it up to 400). Will for sure use this recipe again!