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These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are absolutely delicious. Perfectly caramelized in the air fryer, these roasted and crispy brussels sprouts are ready in under 10 minutes.
My friends, these brussels sprouts in the air fryer are heavenly and caramelized and have an almost sweet taste thanks to roasting.
They will become your go-to easy veggie side dish.
In the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, I list two options for how to roast these brussels sprouts in the air fryer. One method involves putting raw sprouts in the basket, and the second method has you soak the sliced sprouts for 10-15 minutes.
The soaking method works best if you like your brussels sprouts with a softer texture, and/or you are working with large brussels sprouts. Prefer your roasted brussels sprouts al dente with some “bite” to them? Skip the soaking option.
Flavor variations
If you’ve only tried boiled or steamed brussel sprouts, you’ve been missing out on so much flavor! Roasting brussel sprouts brings out a natural sweetness.
You can also add extra flavor by using olive oil, sea salt, bacon (yum!), shredded Parmesan cheese, and garlic.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy these brussel sprouts in the air fryer is by tossing them with a splash of soy sauce and sesame oil right before serving.
And if you’re cooking for someone who will only eat veggies covered in cheese (this is a shame-free zone!), check out our gluten-free cheese sauce recipe!
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Every person prefers their veggies roasted to a specific level. Use common sense and check on your brussels during the cooking process to see what works best for you.
- To reheat: Allow the cooked sprouts to fully cool and then store them in an air-tight container for up to three days and reheat at 350˚F for 2-3 minutes.
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
Instructions
- Trim the bottom of the brussel sprouts, and cut them in half for medium or quarters for larger sprouts.2 cups brussels sprouts
- If you prefer softer brussel sprouts, soak trimmed sprouts in room temperature water for 10-15 minutes. Drain, and then follow the steps below.
- Preheat air fryer to 370˚F degrees F for 2 minutes.
- Toss the sprouts in a bowl with olive oil and add to the air fryer.1 tbsp olive oil
- Cook at 370˚F for 9 minutes (or to your desired level of crispy), shaking the basket at 5 minutes.
- Salt finished sprouts to taste.1/4 tsp sea salt
Notes
- Every person prefers their veggies roasted to a specific level. Use common sense and check on your brussels during the cooking process to see what works best for you.
- You can cut and prep the sprouts days ahead of time. Slice, wash, and store uncooked sprouts in an air-tight container for up to three days.
- Preheat oven to 450˚F degrees and place a rack on the lowest setting.
- Combine brussels and olive oil in a bowl. Toss to coat.
- Dump the bowl onto a rimmed baking sheet and spread the veggies around to give them space. Now, be annoyingly anal-retentive and make sure they are all cut side down on the pan. Annoying, but this is going to give you the best sear possible!
- Bake for 12 minutes. Stir, and bake for another 3-8 minutes depending on your desired level of crisp (I do 6 minutes).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
All I can say is that I could eat these every single day. Sooooo good!
So first things first I just learned that these are Brussels Sprouts, not brussel (see there’s no ‘s’), duh how have I never know this before?!!!
Now second, I tried what I believe were brussel sprouts once before, I gagged and spit it out never to be eaten again. THEN I gave it another try when I read that you could make these with bacon and make them crispy. NOW I can’t get enough of these! They are sooooooooo delicious. I can’t say thank you enough for opening my eyes to these little balls of yummy goodness (that one’s for you I know how you like 13 year old boy jokes)!!!
I totally had to google the spelling before I published this post JP!
Making funky veggies tasty is my jam and I’m glad you found something that showed you how yummy these can be!
PS, LOVED the joke!!!
I have a pack of brussels sprouts in the freezer waiting to be oven roasted on your instruction but now I’m going to have to try them in the air fryer too!! Thanks for the tips!
Three words – GET.IT.GIRL
When I started making these both of my children (one who is 43) turned their noses up and made snarky comments and gagging noises. Once they got over themselves they finished the entire bowl. I won’t mention that one used a mixture of ketchup (barf), sweet and sour sauce, chili sauce and god knows what else as a dipping sauce.
That is quite the complex dipping sauce those two are crafting!
Will definitely be making these this week! Also, how did you not include the everyday I’m Brusselin’ bottle in the background of one the pictures?!? ???? Just ordered mine today!!
Haha, freaking missed opportunity Eva! Doh!!!
Thanks for your support! 🙂
These air fryer brussels sprouts are so Instagrammable and adorable! As you know I made it a short while ago and it was lovely! Thx, Sarah for sharing!
I’m so glad it worked out well for you! Gotta love a roasted veggie that doesn’t heat up the house.
OMG!!! I made these last night and they were AMAZING!!! My husband is an incredibly picky eater who usually only eats canned veggies and canned fruits, but he actually ENJOYED eating these!! This recipe has definitely been placed in my tried & true recipe book!! Thank you for this amazing recipe!! Happy New Year to everyone!! May it be blessed!!
Yahoo Megan! I love that you won over a picky eater with these sprouts. May 2019 bring you more and more successful kitchen experiments.
I made this last night and it was easy and tasty. My whole family liked it. I have to admit though, the whole family loves Green Giant brussel sprouts with butter sauce. 🙂
Butter sauce makes everything delicious! So glad you liked these Jean.
Yum! I LOVE brussels sprouts! I am excited to give them a try in the air fryer. I should check to see if they are ready to be harvested yet. If they are ready I know what to make for dinner tonight!
What zone are you in Louisa? Our brussels are still a month off. Whaaaa.
*any* photo with a Brussels sprout in it is a perfect photo in my eyes… I will be doing this for dinner tonight.
A girl after my own heart!
I did it and it was DELISH. Is it wrong to have Brussels every night for the season? I think not.
If it is wrong then I don’t want to be right!
Love them roasted but I’ve also perfected the lazy microwave method. Add frozen to a bowl with a little water, nutritional yeast, Bragg’s liquid aminos. Stir and microwave for 6-7 minutes. Eat straight from the bowl and no extra dirty dishes.
That sounds great too!!
Yum! Just put Brussels sprouts on the grocery list! One of my kids is already a sprouts enthusiast. This recipe may win over the other two!
Godspeed Lisa!! Can’t wait to hear the results.
Do you leave the garlic whole? If so, do you eat them after the roasting process?
I do! You’ll see a crispy piece of garlic in the bowl in the main photo of the post. I do eat them whole (garlic addict) but they’re super mellow and sweet.
Sarah,
I adore roasted brussell sprouts. When I discovered how good they tasted roasted, I was hooked. Then, I made a balsamic vinegar reduction and drizzled that sweet, syrupy concoction over those bad boys after they came out of the oven. OMG! Stand back, I wanted to eat the entire pan all by myself. I even got my husband, hater of green veggies, to eat them. I want to try adding garlic to it. I haven’t done that. Garlic is good with just about everything.
I love balsamic reductions and love a good drizzle over the top of these brussels!!
The roasted garlic adds a pretty amazing sweetness to the whole dish.
P.S. Your photo makes them look delicious.
Ha, thanks!
Though if I dig back a few years, I swear there is a comment about you trying something with eggplant in it and liking it.
You have to try these brussels sprouts! No thanks, I don’t care for them. But these are delicious. Really good. You should try them, they will change your mind. Okay, I’ll try them.
Want more? No, thanks.
Brussels sprouts to AinOakPark = mayonnaise to Sarah. Same with Eggplant. Similar situation —>Mom, I make the BEST eggplant parm. Really? I don’t care for eggplant. But you will love this. I’m making this for all of us tonight (said at MY house). But I don’t like eggplant. Neither does Dad. You will loooooveee this eggplant. (Cut to after dinner…) So the eggplant was great, right. No. Really? You didn’t like it? No. Seriously? I told you I didn’t like eggplant. But you ate it. Only because I love you. Now, where’s that jar of mayo? ; )
Ugly babies and brussels are two things that definitely deserve more love! Love this crispy roasting technique, it’s a total game changer!
Roasting veg is the best thing ever!