Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

These air fryer brussels sprouts are crispy, flavorful and absolutely addicting! They’re the perfect healthy side dish for any occasion and can be whipped up in under 15 minutes.

I recently purchased a new air fryer.

I know, I know… I’m late to the trend, but when air fryers first came out I wasn’t sold on needing one. We have a small kitchen so buying another large kitchen appliance wasn’t appealing and I honestly assumed that an air fryer was just a small convention oven, something I already own.

While that’s essentially what it is, there is something about an actual air fryer that is different. Not sure if it’s the fact that it warms up quickly or the little grate that you cook the food on, but it definitely makes things more crisp (almost as if they were fried!) and it’s so fast!

Now that I’ve had my Ninja air fryer for a few months I can say that Isaac and I obsessed. We use it almost daily and love how things turn out, especially veggies. Air fryer vegetables taste similar to roasted veggies (my fave!) but they cook up faster and tend to get crispier. It’s pretty awesome.

And one of my favorite veggies to make in the air fryer is brussels sprouts!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s super simple! You chop the brussels, toss them in some seasoning and let the air fryer do the rest!
• They’re crispy, flavorful, and oh so addicting.
• You won’t feel guilty overindulging on these!

Here’s What You Need

• brussels sprouts – trim and cut your brussels sprouts into halves. Look for brussels sprouts that have bright green heads that are firm, feel heavy for their size with leaves that are tightly packed. Avoid yellow leaves or black spots and chop these off if needed.
• olive oil – you can also use avocado oil if you prefer. This coats the brussels sprouts, helping the seasoning to stick and gives them a nice, crispy texture.
• seasonings – a mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.

How to Make Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Start by rinsing and trimming your brussels sprouts and then cutting them into halves. Add the halved sprouts to a bowl and toss with oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.

Preheat your air fryer, if required for your model. Add the brussels sprouts to the air fryer and cook at 390ºF for about 10-12 minutes. Give them a toss halfway through and watch closely near the end of the cook time, just to make sure they don’t overcook and burn. Serve the brussels sprouts immediately and enjoy!

Variations

I love these brussels sprouts just as they are, but here are a few ideas to switch up the flavors:

• Parmesan – Add a sprinkle of fresh parmesan when you take them out of the air fryer for some cheesy goodness.
• Sweet + spicy – Go for a sweet and spicy combo by drizzling with honey and sprinkling with red pepper flakes.
• Bacon bits – Make some tempeh bacon or coconut bacon (or the real deal!), chop into small pieces and top your brussels sprouts with bacon ‘bits’ for some umami flavor!
• Balsamic vinegar – Simply drizzle some balsamic vinegar for an extra boost of flavor.

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How to Serve Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

These air fryer brussels sprouts make an excellent side dish! Here are some serving suggestions:

• Serve with apple cider vinegar chicken or crispy baked tofu and cauliflower rice for a complete meal of proteins, healthy fats and carbs.
• Top this garlicky kale salad (or any salad) with additional greens!
• Serve alongside tomato basil soup and sourdough bread to amp up the nutrients!

How to Store And Reheat

Chances are you won’t have any leftovers to store! But if you do, you can put them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Be aware that they will lose their crispiness. To reheat, warm them in the oven or air fryer at 350ºF for a few minutes until warm throughout.

I do not recommend freezing them as they will get mushy and loose their texture once thawed.

Looking For More Air Fryer Recipes?

• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
• Air Fryer Salmon
• Pasta Chips
• Air Fryer Cauliflower
• Air Fryer Tofu
• Air Fryer Chicken Breast
• Air Fryer Broccoli

More Brussels Sprouts Recipes

• Apple Cider Vinegar Brussels Sprouts
• Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
• Date Sweetened Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
• Brussels Sprout Chopped Salad
• One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Be sure to check out all of my brussels sprouts recipes and the full collection of the air fryer recipes here on EBF!