Name: Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 3 cups Brussel sprouts (halved); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

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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!

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AIR FRYER BRUSSEL SPROUTS RECIPE

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!

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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!

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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!

Whole 30 Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

We often get a lot of questions, if our recipes are Whole 30 compliant. Some of our recipes are Whole 30 Air Fryer Recipes and some do not fit that category.

This Whole 30 Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts is compliant with the typical recommendations.

The whole 30 way of eating emphasizes whole foods and the elimination of sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy.

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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!

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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

Prep Time1 min

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time13 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, air fryer sprouts, brussel sprouts, brussels sprouts, fried brussel sprouts, fried brussels sprouts

Servings:

Calories: 60kcal

Cindy - Air Fryer Eats

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

3 cups Brussel sprouts halved
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

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

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.

Nutrition

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Amanda

1 year ago

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.

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Reply to Amanda

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!!

Reply to sherry brubaker

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.

Reply to Pam Greer

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!

Reply to Ashley

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.

Reply to Jen

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.

Reply to Matthew

Thanks Matthew! I hope that she enjoys our Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts!

Dawn VanDell

10 months ago

Love these!!!! Love how crispy the outside leaves gets!!!

Reply to Dawn VanDell

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

7 months ago

We love making brussels in the air fryer. I like to add in cut up bacon as well!

Reply to marlene

Hi Marlene, the addition of bacon is a great idea!

Andy

6 months ago

These Brussels were great. I added in some bacon mid way through

Reply to Andy

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

Reply to Mary

So glad to hear Mary!