Excellent choice — Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are crispy, caramelized, and irresistibly flavorful, all in under 15 minutes! 🥦✨
They make a perfect side for almost anything — from steak or chicken to pasta or holiday dinners.
🌿 Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional flavor boosters:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or honey (for tossing after cooking)
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer
- Set air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for a few minutes.
- Prep the Brussels sprouts
- Trim the ends, remove any yellow leaves, and slice large ones in half.
- In a bowl, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any desired seasonings.
- Air fry
- Place Brussels sprouts in the basket in a single layer (a little overlap is okay).
- Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Cook until the edges are golden and crispy.
- Finish & serve
- For extra flavor, toss with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, hot honey, or parmesan cheese right before serving.
🌟 Optional Variations
- Honey-Balsamic: Toss with 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar + 1 tsp honey after cooking.
- Garlic-Parmesan: Sprinkle with minced garlic before cooking and 2 tbsp grated Parmesan after.
- Spicy Version: Toss with a pinch of red pepper flakes or drizzle with sriracha or chili crisp.
- Maple Bacon: Mix in a few crumbled cooked bacon pieces and a drizzle of maple syrup.
💡 Tips for Perfect Brussels Sprouts
- Don’t overcrowd the basket — crisping needs airflow.
- If using frozen Brussels sprouts, air fry 5 minutes first, then toss with oil and seasonings and continue 10–12 more minutes.
- For extra crunch, bump the temp to 400°F (200°C) for the last 2 minutes.
Would you like me to give you a sweet-and-spicy “restaurant-style” glaze (like honey-sriracha Brussels sprouts)? It’s a huge hit for parties and holidays.
