Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Air Fried Brussel Sprouts are the perfect easy Brussel sprouts recipe. Only 5 minutes of prep time and the rest is done by the air fryer!
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts is the easiest way to make Brussel Sprouts. I know many people say they don’t like them but I have found anytime someone has said that it was really because they didn’t know how to cook them. Cooking Brussel sprouts the right way is going to make all the difference on if they taste good or not.
In our house we love Brussel Sprouts, Pan roasted Brussel sprouts, Cheesy Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Brussel Sprouts are all in our normal veggie side dish rotation. Since making Brussel Sprouts in the air fryer the first time it has been our go to because it is so easy.
What goes well with Brussel Sprouts?
There are lots of tasty main dish recipes that go with Brussel sprouts. In fact I have found very few main dishes that do not go well with brussel sprouts as a side dish. If you are looking for some tasty main dish recipes, here are a few of our favorites.
- Pan Seared Chicken and Mushrooms
- Cheddar Ranch Chicken
- Bacon wrapped meatloaf
- Keto Shepherd’s Pie
- Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
- Keto Chicken Pot Pie
Of course when I am making dinner, I always make multiple side dishes. If you are looking for more tasty side dishes? Check these out!
Tips for Making Air Fried Brussel Sprouts
Don’t over crowd the air fryer. If you are using a basket air fryer or one with racks it is important to not over crowd.
Use similar sized brussel spouts. Having them similar in size will make them all cook evenly.
Shake or stir half way thru. It is important to shake or stir them half way thru the cooking time. If you need to set a timer so you don’t forget.
Variations of this Recipe
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon. Add a few pieces of chopped uncooked bacon to the bowl when you are mixing the brussel sprouts with the spices.
Parmesan Brussel Sprouts. Add fresh grated parmesan cheese in with the spices and brussel sprouts before cooking.
What temperature do you cook Brussel Sprouts on in an Air Fryer?
When you are cooking Brussel Sprouts in an air fryer you will cook it for 20 minutes at 400°.
How to Store Leftover Brussel Sprouts
Allow the Brussel Sprouts to cool completely. Once cooled store in an air tight container in the fridge. It will keep in the fridge for about a week. You can reheat for a few minutes in the air fryer.
What is the best Air Fryer?
There are many different air fryers out there, amongst our team of foodies our favorites are the Cuisinart Air Fryer and convection oven combo, Power XL Pro and the Ninja Foodi 9-in-One. If you don’t have either of them you can use the air fryer you have, but if you are looking to get started with cooking food in an air fryer then our suggestion is that you want to get one of those.
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
How to Make Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Wash the Brussel Sprouts and cut them all in half length wise.
In a large mixing bowl mix together the Brussels sprouts, oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Place the brussels sprouts in the air fryer.
Turn the air fryer on to 400°F and cook for 10 minutes.
At the 10 minute mark shake or stir the brussel sprouts and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Wash the Brussel Sprouts and cut them all in half length wise.
- In a large mixing bowl mix together the Brussels sprouts, oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the brussels sprouts in the air fryer.
- Turn the air fryer on to 400°F for 20 minutes. Halfway through stir the Brussels sprouts to ensure even cooking.
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