Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

How to Make Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Using the air fryer, and with just 5 minutes of prep time, you can get a delicious and nutritious vegetable on the dinner table in under 30 minutes. Air fryer Brussels sprouts are an easy way to get more vegetables into your diet, and with our recipe, it doesn’t get much easier. Take a look at our quick overview of how to cook Brussels sprouts in the air fryer, then read on for the full ingredients list and recipe.

Prepare the Brussels Sprouts

Toss the trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Air Fry the Brussels Sprouts

Place the Brussels sprouts in the air fryer (no need to spray or oil the basket) and cook, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through, until you have the crispy Brussels sprouts of your dreams. It’s that easy! 

Getting the Crispiest Brussels Sprouts in the Air Fryer

Crispy Brussels sprouts are all the rage on restaurant menus, but their crispiness is usually achieved with the help of a deep fryer. Luckily, you don’t have to fry Brussels in oil to get them ultra-crispy. An air fryer can give you close to the same results.

The trick to crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside air fryer Brussels sprouts is the time and temperature. If the temperature is too hot, the outside leaves will get browned and crispy before the inside is properly cooked, making them tough and unpleasant to eat. If the temperature is too low, the outside leaves won’t ever get the desired level of crispiness. We found that cooking the Brussels sprouts in the air fryer at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes was the key to the best crispy Brussels sprouts.

Storing Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

While we like these crispy Brussels sprouts best hot out of the air fryer, you can successfully store and reheat any leftovers.

Leftover air fryer Brussels sprouts can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in the air fryer and heat for 2 to 3 minutes at 375°F or until heated through.

We don’t recommend freezing them though, as their texture can become mushy in the freezing/thawing process. 

More Amazing Air Fryer Recipes

Now that you’ve mastered this air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe, it’s time to explore other air fryer recipes, and the options are limitless.

Air Fryer Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tenders: A main dish that’s sure to be a family favorite.

Air Fryer Sausage Crescent Cheese Balls: If you’re looking for a party appetizer or just a quick afternoon snack, these are sure to fit the bill.

Air Fryer Deep-Dish Pepperoni Pizza:  When the pizza cravings hit, put the phone down. This pizza will be ready to eat before the delivery driver can get to your door.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites: If your regular breakfast offerings need a little updating.

What’s for dinner? Check out this collection of surprisingly easy air fryer dinners that are sure to tempt your tastebuds. 

Seasoning Variations

Our air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe will show you how to make the best version of this popular side dish, but we’ve left the seasonings on the basic side, which leaves you with plenty of options when it comes to giving your sprouts a little extra flavor.

If you like it hot, try dousing the crispy Brussels sprouts with your favorite hot sauce or Buffalo wing sauce. In the mood for something cheesy? Just sprinkle a little shredded Parmesan on the hot sprouts. Then drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over the top. Looking for a little sweet heat? Add some red pepper flakes to the Brussels sprouts before cooking, then, when they come out of the air fryer, drizzle them with a little honey.