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    Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

    Last Updated October 30, 2022. Published December 21, 2020 By Charla Leave a Comment

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    This air fryer brussel sprouts recipe is amazingly crispy on the outside, mildly seasoned, tender and make the perfect side dish or healthy snack.

    sprouts on a plate

    I'm so excited to be sharing this air fryer fried brussel sprouts . I never thought in a million years that I would be a fan of sprouts but my air fryer made me fall in love with them.

    I'm talking about crispy, well cooked sprouts that are tasty, wholesome and made with only 5 ingredients.

    Back in the day I used to be that girl who loathed sprouts. I just didn't like the taste of them and hated when my family cooked them.

    We ate them anytime of the year but more around November/December when they were in season and cheap to buy.

    These delicious air fryer brussel sprouts make the perfect low carb seasonal side dish These delicious air fryer brussel sprouts make the perfect low carb seasonal side dish or healthy appetizer

    I didn't like that mushy, boiled texture and would always find a way to avoid eating them. Now as a foodie and grown woman I have FINALLLLLY found some neutral ground with brussel sprouts and that's cooking them air fried.

    This is the only way I will eat them and believe me you will enjoy them too especially if you are like me and hated them as a child.

    overhead shot of sprouts

    Ingredients you will need

    brussel sprouts ingredients

    How to air fry brussel sprouts

    steps 1-2 cutting the brussel sprouts

    • Rinse off the brussel sprouts using a colander and blot them dry
    • Place the sprouts in a medium sized bowl and peel off the outer layer (with any brown bits/debris) and slice off the ends and then cut each sprout in half and set side.

    Steps 3-4 seasoning and air frying sprouts

    • Drizzle the sprouts with oil and season with black pepper, garlic power and pink salt.
    • Use either your hands (preferred) or a spatula to coat each and every brussel sprout liberally.
    • Lightly spray the air fryer basket (or coat) with oil
    • Place the sprouts facing downwards in the fryer basket (you may need to do this in batches, depending on the capacity)
    • Switch the unit on and manually fry at 356f (180c) for 8-12 minutes making sure to open the unit and turn the sprouts over half way through cooking. I found that 10 minutes gave me a nice crispiness as pictured.

    The total cook time

    The time the brussel sprouts take to cook will vary due to the size of the sprouts and how crispy you want them. My best advice to you is to keep a watchful eye on the sprouts around 8 minutes.

    Check the basket very frequently after that to decide your own preference. If you want them darker/crispier than what is picture then 12-14 minutes will suffice.

    Any additional add ins

    While I'm not overly concerned with adding too many condiments and ingredients to my brussel sprouts. Here are some popular additions that you may like to include

    • Balsamic vinegar
    • Maple syrup
    • Soy(a) sauce/coconut aminos
    • Avocado oil
    • Lemon
    • Parmesan cheese

    Cooking frozen brussel sprouts in the air fryer

    You certainly can cook your brussel sprouts in the air fryer from frozen however the technique requires some tweaking. Set the air fryer to cook at 356f for 14 minutes or until brown/crispy.

    Place the sprouts in the fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes then spray/coat with olive oil and sprinkle on the black pepper, garlic and pink salt and continue to cook for a further 6 minutes or until crispy.

    Additional vegetables to cook with

    Feel free to combine your brussel sprouts with any of the following

    • Carrots
    • Vegan Nut Roast
    • Sweet potatoes
    • Mushrooms
    • Cauliflower
    • Broccoli

    The no oil/oil free adaptation

    If you want to omit the use of olive oil and keep the calories down even further then use a combination of coconut aminos (or soy if you use it) with maple syrup instead.

    I would advise placing the sprouts in a zip lock bag, shaking it and then placing them in the air fryer.

    Notes and tips 

    • Do not forget to rinse off the sprouts first as they will probably riddled with some debris
    • Cut the ends off the sprouts and first layer that was exposed to debris.
    • If you don't cook all of the sprouts simply refrigerate for 1-2 days maximum or freeze them cooked for up to 3 months (halved)
    • If you freeze them keep in mind they will be water logged and take longer to crisp up

    half a plate of sprouts

    More air fryer side dishes

    • Curried Air Fryer Chickpeas
    • Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
    • Air fryer Onion Rings
    • Air Fryer Shrimp
    • Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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    sprouts on a plate

    Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

    This air fryer brussel sprouts recipe is amazingly crispy on the outside, mildly seasoned, tender and make the perfect side dish or healthy snack.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, British
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 141kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb brussel sprouts (450g)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or granules
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon pink salt

    Instructions

    • Rinse off the brussel sprouts using a colander and blot them dry
    • Place the sprouts in a medium sized bowl and peel off the outer layer (with any brown bits/debris) and slice off the ends and then cut each sprout in half and set aside.
    • Drizzle the sprouts with oil and season with black pepper, garlic power and pink salt.
    • Use either your hands (preferred) or a spatula to coat each and every brussel sprout liberally.
    • Lightly spray the air fryer basket (or coat) with oil
    • Place the sprouts facing downwards in the fryer basket (you may need to do this in batches, depending on the capacity)
    • Switch the unit on and manually fryer at 356f (180c) for 8-12 minutes making sure to open the unit and turn the sprouts over half way through cooking. I found that 10 minutes gave me a nice crispiness as pictured.

    Notes

    • Do not forget to rinse off the sprouts first as they will probably riddled with some debris
    • Cut the ends off the sprouts as you have them
    • If you don't cook all of the sprouts simply refrigerate or freeze them (halved)
    • If you freeze them keep in mind they will be water logged and take longer to crisp up

    Nutrition

    Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 4g
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