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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Looking for an easy-to-make holiday side dish? Look no further than these air fryer Brussels sprouts! They cook up perfectly every time and pair perfectly with any main course.

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts served on a white plate.

Need an easy-to-cook side dish?

Well, let me introduce you to your new favorite vegetables – air fryer Brussels sprouts!

These veggies come out soft in the middle with an outside crispness that is absolute perfection.

I seasoned them lightly with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil.

The flavors are simple but work great as an all-around side dish.

Many of you who have followed me for years know that one of my favorite ways of serving Brussels is my on the stalk roasted Brussels sprouts. Which turns out great but does involve using the oven.

That’s why if you need the perfect hands-off holiday side dish this one is calling your name! The biggest plus side is that it doesn’t use up precious oven space!

Love your air fryer? Try this delicious air fryer zucchini as well!

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts served in a bowl and on a plate.

Ingredients to make air fryer Brussels sprouts

  • Brussels sprouts – Trim the ends of your Brussels sprouts and cut them in half. Try to buy roughly the same-sized vegetables so they cook up evenly.
  • Olive oil – I like olive oil here, but you can use whatever your favorite oil is. I have used avocado oil before, which is just as good.
  • Kosher salt – Salt makes the world go round and makes food taste good. Don’t skimp!
  • Black pepper – Optional, but I love the taste of black pepper with Brussels.
  • Garlic powder – Again, optional, but it brings a burst of garlic flavor. I like using garlic powder better than raw garlic because it won’t burn or get bitter like fresh garlic.
cooked Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts.

What are Brussels sprouts?

Brussels sprouts look like tiny little cabbages and are cruciferous vegetables.

Other tasty cruciferous vegetables are cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, and kale. You very likely eat a few of these vegetables on a daily basis!

We all know vegetables are good for us, but specifically, Brussels sprouts are packed full of vitamin K, and vitamin C, and are rich in fiber and antioxidants.

Plus Brussels sprouts are super delicious!

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts served in a bowl.

How to cook Brussels sprouts in the air fryer:

The biggest tip on cooking Brussels sprouts in the air fryer is to be patient and don’t overcrowd the pan!

You’ll toss your halved veggies in the olive oil and spices, add to the preheated air fryer, cook, tossing halfway through, and then you’ll be rewarded with delicious crispy Brussels sprouts.

Looking for another air fryer vegetable? Try this air fryer zucchini!

What to serve with Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts just happen to be my favorite vegetable so while I will happily eat them as is – I get that most people would opt to eat it as a side dish!

That’s why you’re in luck! I have a few delicious recipes that will pair perfect with these air fryer Brussels sprouts.

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts sitting in the air fryer basket.

Air Fryer FAQ

An air fryer is a tabletop convection oven.
It mimics the outcome of a deep-fat fryer but without oil. Hot hair is moved around via a fan that quickly and crisply cooks the food. The two most common air fryers you’ll see are basket-style (that is what I have) or convection/toaster oven-style. There are pluses to both, but I prefer my basket style.

I prefer the basket-style air fryer as it’s smaller and takes up less room than the toaster oven-style air fryer. My biggest tip regarding air fryers is to pick a style that will work best for your family and the amount of food you will cook. My large basket-style air fryer can cook up to 12 wings, 2-4 servings of french fries, etc., which works well for my household.

The answer to this will depend on your brand. It is ALWAYS best to double-check all brand recommendations by reading your user manual or visiting their website and seeing if they address this question on their site. My air fryer brand is basket style, and the outer and inner baskets are dishwasher safe.

Storage and leftovers

Any leftover Brussels sprouts can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts served on a plate.

More Brussels Sprouts recipes

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Looking for an easy-to-make holiday side dish? Look no further than these air fryer Brussels sprouts! They cook up perfectly every single time and will pair perfectly with any main course.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 side dish servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. for at least 5 minutes.
  • Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Make sure they are evenly coated.
  • Add the Brussels sprouts to the air fryer and set them to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes, string halfway through cooking.

Notes

The total cooking time will depend on the size of your Brussels sprouts. I check on them around minute 7, stir, and then figure out how much longer I want to cook the Brussels sprouts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 181mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer brussels sprouts, brussels sprouts recipe
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Beth

Wednesday 3rd of November 2021

This recipe comes at the perfect time - with holidays fast approaching, I'm looking for a easy side dish and now I've found it! This dish is sure to be gobbled up by guests - delish!

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