Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Tender on the inside, crispy edges. Perfectly cooked Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts. Just 5 min prep and few ingredients for this vegetable side dish! The easiest crispy Brussels sprouts in an air fryer recipe.

Remember when you were little and all anyone could say about Brussels sprouts was that they were nasty?? Well, as adults, we’ve found the exact opposite to be true. From maple brussels sprouts to honey sriracha brussels sprouts, we know very different now. Today’s air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare, cooks in 12, and can be enjoyed all night!

With just 3 simple ingredients and very little prep, we’ll be using our trusty air fryer to make one of the simplest and tastiest vegetable side recipes your loved ones will ask for again and again.

Air Fryer Brussel sprouts ingredients  include Brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt and pepper, and garlic salt

Ingredients

  • Brussels sprouts
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional: garlic salt
Air Fryer Brussels sprouts with perfectly cooked and charred edges and light seasoning

How to Cook Brussels Sprouts in Air Fryer

If needed, preheat air fryer to 375°F.

Then, wash and slice Brussels sprouts into halves and toss into a bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and a special ingredient: homemade garlic salt. Toss to coat.

Two photos showing How to Make Brussels sprouts in Air Fryer - stirring and folding oil and seasonings with Brussels sprouts

Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then add in a single, spaced-out layer of Brussels sprouts.

Cook for about 12 minutes, until cooked through with crisped edges.

wo photos showing how to make this vegetable recipe - before and after cooking

Toss with your choice of seasonings or serve as is. Enjoy!

Flavor Variations

Tasty Seasonings Ideas

This simple air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe is so good as is, but sometimes it’s great to shake up the seasonings and try something different!

Try topping this vegetable side dish with these seasonings before cooking, or sprinkled on after:

Tools you’ll need

Here are our recommendations for the best air fryers. Enjoy!!

How Long to Cook Halved Brussel Sprouts in Air Fryer

Cook halved Brussels sprouts in an air fryer for 10-14 minutes at 375°F. The larger the Brussels sprouts, the longer they’ll need to cook and vice versa.

How to Reheat Brussel Sprouts in Air Fryer

It’s quick ‘n easy to reheat brussel sprouts! To reheat brussels sprouts, cook for about 10 minutes at 350°F until hot throughout. Add or subtract a few minutes depending on how cold your veggies are.

This healthy vegetable side dish is served with garnish and napkins.

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Air Fryer Brussels sprouts with perfectly cooked and charred edges and light seasoning

Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe


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Tender on the inside, crispy edges. Perfectly cooked Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts. Just 5 min prep and few ingredients for this vegetable side dish! The easiest crispy Brussels sprouts in an air fryer recipe.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste – start with 1/4 teaspoon each and adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, optional but recommended

Optional Flavor Variations


Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Wash and slice Brussels sprouts into halves. Add to a large mixing bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and garlic salt.
  3. Spray to coat the air fryer basket in cooking spray. Working in single layer batches, cook Brussel sprouts for 10-13 minutes, shaking halfway through. Mine took 12 minutes. Don’t worry if a few leaves get burned, that’s normal—you eat them or compost them.
  4. For optional toppings, toss hot Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl with desired topping to coat. Or, serve with toppings as a drizzle or dip.

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  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

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2 Comments

  1. Made these to go with some froze salmon and it was fantastic. Very easy and my husband who acts like he hates veggies even liked it. Thank you!