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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.
