Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts are not only nutritious, but incredibly flavorful! In less than 15 minutes your air fryer gives these sprouts the most delectable crispy crunch on the outside with a roasted, caramelized flavor that is out of this world!
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts are the easiest brussel sprouts recipe! These little cabbage like sprouts turn out so yummy, you'll forget just how good they are for your body!
Enjoy them as part of a German inspired dinner alongside tender air fryer porkchops, or alone as a healthy snack anytime!
With only a little oil, salt, and pepper, these air fried brussel sprouts are a mouthwatering, but low-calorie dish that is chock-full of essential vitamins and nutrients.
The best part? Your air fryer cooks them to blissful perfection in less than 15 minutes!
How to Cook Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer
Believe me when I say that this is the EASIEST brussel sprouts recipe ever! All it takes is these four simple steps:
- Toss your halved brussel sprouts with a little oil.
- Season with salt & pepper.
- Place the sprouts in your air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-12 minutes at 400 degrees F, then serve and enjoy!
How do I cook brussel sprouts without an air fryer?
If you don't have an air fryer, you can easily cook brussel sprouts in your oven. Prepare the sprouts as usual, then spread them out on a baking sheet and cook at 425 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Toss the sprouts halfway through cooking, then serve!
How to Serve Brussel Sprouts:
There are so many different ways that you can enjoy your air fryer brussel sprouts!
One of my favorite ways is to toss them with homemade sweet and sour sauce and enjoy them as a side dish or entree. I like to use the sauce from this sweet & sour tofu recipe. It's so tasty!
Troubleshooting:
SOFT OUTSIDE, BUT too CHEWY on the INSIDE?
If you like a softer texture throughout, you can microwave the sprouts for a few minutes to tenderize them before frying. Your brussels will come out soft on the outside and a little chewier on the inside and the texture will be much more consistent.
Why are my brussel Sprouts Burning?
If your sprouts are burning, they may be cut too small or too thin. Depending on the size of the sprouts, you may need to cut them in halves or thirds to ensure that they cook evenly.
Smaller, thinner pieces of brussel sprouts will burn more easily, while larger pieces may not cook thoroughly.
You may have to play around with the size of the cuts in order to get the right texture and consistency. Try doing a small test batch before cooking the rest of your supply. Sprouts sizes can can vary quite a bit!
CAN I air fry FROZEN BRUSSEL SPROUTS?
You can absolutely air fry frozen sprouts. They will cook thoroughly just like fresh sprouts, but beware that some of the crunch factor may be lost.
Have you tried this method? Drop me a note in the comments and let me know how it worked for you!
More healthy air fryer snacks to try!
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Equipment
- Air fryer
Instructions
- Toss brussel sprouts with olive oil and salt/pepper.
- Place seasoned sprouts into air fryer basket.
- Set air fryer for 400 degrees F and cook 8-12 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
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Amanda
I love Brussel sprouts and am always looking for new air fryer recipes, so I'm super glad I came across this recipe! It's so quick and easy -- perfect for those busy weeknights.
Cindy
Thanks Amanda! These air fryer brussel sprouts are perfect for those busy weeknight meals!
sherry brubaker
I have been dying for a good recipe for air fryer brussles sprouts!! YAY!!
Cindy
You are going to love these air fryer brussel sprouts!
Pam Greer
These brussels sprouts were the first thing we tried in our air fryer and they came out perfect! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.
Cindy
That is awesome Pam! So glad they were the first thing you tried and you loved our air fryer brussel sprouts!
Ashley
Oh yeah, Cindy! These are simple and wonderful and just what I need to keep up with my NY resolutions! Thanks for sharing!
Cindy
You are so welcome Ashley! Enjoy those air fryer brussel sprouts!
Jen
I'm still new to using my air fryer so thanks for this recipe. I had no idea how easy it was to cook them this way.
Cindy
Thank you so much for trying them! Air frying can be fun and oh so easy! So glad you loved our air fryer brussel sprouts!
Matthew
Yummy! Wife will love this.
Cindy
Thanks Matthew! I hope that she enjoys our Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts!
Dawn VanDell
Love these!!!! Love how crispy the outside leaves gets!!!
Cindy
Thanks Dawn! I appreciate you coming back and letting us know how your air fryer brussel sprouts turned out! We LOVE our crispy the outside leaves get too!
marlene
We love making brussels in the air fryer. I like to add in cut up bacon as well!
Cindy
Hi Marlene, the addition of bacon is a great idea!
Andy
These Brussels were great. I added in some bacon mid way through
Cindy
That is great to hear Andy, so glad you liked it. That's a great idea to add in Bacon part way through! Such a good combo!
Mary
These are great. I made a double batch at the start of the week and reheated they each day with my lunch
Cindy
So glad to hear Mary!