Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are the perfect side dish, made with only a few simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery store to make the best and wonderfully crispy balsamic Brussel recipe.

The cooking process with the air fryer is a great way to create an easy side dish to pair with any weeknight dinner, especially for those brussels sprout lovers. 

With less oil than using a deep fryer, you can cook this delicious air fryer recipe to crispy perfection and still have a healthy and simple side dish to pair with your main courses. 

Recipe Ingredients:

For the Brussels sprouts:

• Vegetable: use fresh brussels sprouts from the grocery store or your garden for the best results
• Oil: extra virgin olive oil will be perfect to make sure this recipe crisps up every single time
• Seasoning: you will only need to use salt, black pepper, and garlic powder when making this great side dish

For the topping:

• Balsamic vinegar: you will want to use a balsamic cream, balsamic glaze, or balsamic reduction for the best results
• Cheese: a sprinkle of parmesan cheese is the best way to serve this easy side dish

How To Make Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts:

1. Prepare the Brussels sprouts.Trim the Brussels sprouts: wash, trim, and remove any browned leaves from the Brussels sprouts. If your Brussels sprouts are smaller, like 1 inch, you do not have to cut them in half. If the Brussels sprouts are larger than 1 inch, cut them in half or quarters for the extra-large Brussels sprouts. 
2. Season the Brussels sprouts: Add cleaned Brussels sprouts to a large bowl. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat them evenly. 
3. Cook: Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 375℉. Add the Brussels sprouts in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the basket and shake the Brussels sprouts. Continue to cook for 6-7 additional minutes or until the desired crispiness is reached. 
4. Serve: Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a bowl. Drizzle them with balsamic cream and add parmesan on top.

Frequently Asked Questions about making easy air fryer brussels sprouts: 

Expert Tips:

• Always preheat your air fryer. This ensures the Brussels sprouts begin crisping immediately as they go in.
• Before air frying, you can boil Brussels sprouts for 3 minutes. Drain them and toss them with olive oil and seasonings. Air-fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through. This will give you extra crispy Brussels sprouts with a soft center.
• Make sure your Brussels sprouts are dry before air frying. Any excess moisture will prevent them from crisping up. 
• You can add a bit of red pepper flakes or bacon on top of the Brussels sprouts, for extra flavor. Also, they are great with a drizzle of lemon juice. 

Storage Instructions:

Fridge: Store leftovers from this air fryer brussels sprouts recipe in an airtight container and store it for up to 5 days. 

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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are the perfect side dish, made with only a few simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery store.

ServingServing: –+ Servings

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 17 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

For the Brussels sprouts:

• ▢ 1 pound brussels sprouts
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ▢ Salt and pepper, to taste
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the topping:

• ▢ 1 Tablespoon balsamic cream
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Mixing Bowl

Instructions

1. Prepare the Brussels sprouts.
2. Trim the Brussels sprouts: wash, trim, and remove any browned leaves from the Brussels sprouts. If your Brussels sprouts are smaller, like 1 inch, you do not have to cut them in half. If the Brussels sprouts are larger than 1 inch, cut them in half or quarters for the extra-large Brussels sprouts.
3. Season the Brussels sprouts: Add cleaned Brussels sprouts to a large bowl. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat them evenly.
4. Cook: Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 375℉. Add the Brussels sprouts in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the basket and shake the Brussels sprouts. Continue to cook for 6-7 additional minutes or until the desired crispiness is reached.
5. Serve: Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a bowl. Drizzle them with balsamic cream and add parmesan on top.

Notes

Always preheat your air fryer. This ensures the Brussels sprouts begin crisping immediately as they go in.

Nutrition

Calories: 129 kcal · Carbohydrates: 13 g · Protein: 5 g · Fat: 8 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Cholesterol: 2 mg · Sodium: 69 mg · Potassium: 452 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 875 IU · Vitamin C: 96 mg · Calcium: 78 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Cost: $8

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Side Dish

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