A delicious side dish of crispy brussels sprouts made in the air fryer. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these are a perfect side dish or snack.
Brussels sprouts were never my favorite veggie. In fact we do not have Brussels sprouts in India. They were never grown there. After moving to the US, it took me a while to start eating them. Even then I was not sure how to cook them.
But now after multiple tries, the best way I like them is fried or baked when they become crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. That said, fried is not the healthiest choice and I tend to avoid frying. However since I got my Philips air fryer, these have become a staple snack in our house. I have also been trying to reduce carbs and gluten in our diet, so these become an ideal choice.
I was at Trader Joe’s yesterday and see what I found. They were selling a stalk of Brussels sprouts. I instantly bought them as I am sure many people have never seen these. Today we will use these and make Amazing Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts.
How to make roasted Brussels Sprouts in the Air Fryer?
Firstly, if you find a stalk of Brussels sprouts, then remove them from the stalk. You don’t need a knife, just push them downwards with your fingers and they should pop out. Most of the time, I just find them in a bag at the grocery store, which is great too. Some people have asked if they can use frozen one’s. However I recommend to use fresh one’s for the best crispy taste.
Rinse them with water to clean and pat dry with a paper towel. I used about 10 sprouts for this recipe (about 7-8 oz). Cut the bottom stem, then cut each brussels sprout in half.
Toss the brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Garlic powder is certainly optional, but I love the taste. If you like a them spicy add chili flakes.
Air fry them at 360°F for 12 minutes or until they are slightly browned on the outside. Shake them half way through.
How to bake Brussels Sprouts in the oven?
Follow the same process to get the brussels sprouts mixed with olive oil and seasoning. Spread them on a baking tray. Bake in oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending upon your oven and the size of sprouts.
Enjoy the Brussels Sprouts
Drizzle some lime juice. Enjoy as is or with a dip of garlic thyme mayonnaise. They are divine!!
Some variations:
- Toss them in buffalo sauce or sweet sriracha. I have had these at BJ’s restaurant and they are awesome.
- Add Parmesan and breadcrumbs with the olive oil before cooking.
If you like this recipe, check out other Air Fryer recipes:
Recipe Video
Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 10 Brussels Sprouts (about 1/2 lb)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder optional
Instructions
- Rinse brussels sprouts with water to clean and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Cut the bottom stem, then cut each brussels sprout in half. Place them in a bowl.
- Toss the brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Transfer them to air fryer basket.
- Air fry them at 360°F for 12 minutes or until they are slightly browned. Shake them half way through.
- Brussels sprouts are ready. Remove in a serving plate and drizzle with some lime juice. Enjoy as is or with a dip of garlic thyme mayonnaise.
Notes
- Toss them in buffalo sauce. I have had these at BJ’s and they are awesome.
- Add Parmesan and breadcrumbs with the olive oil before cooking.
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Erik says
February 26, 2019 at 3:51 pmFollowed recipe exactly in air fryer and they were crispy and delicious! Thank you
Meeta Arora says
February 28, 2019 at 11:05 amHey Erik – Glad to hear the Brussels sprouts turned out delicious. Thank you for sharing back your review!
Amber L says
November 28, 2018 at 10:33 amI tried making these but they were too crunchy. I’ll follow your guidelines but next time I may steam them first (just so they are softer inside).
On the stove top, I boil them in water first to soften. Then I saute them in garlic, oil and/or butter, and seasonings. I guess I’m just used to that texture.
Thanks!
Meeta Arora says
November 28, 2018 at 3:05 pmHey Amber – Thanks for trying and sharing your experience. It might be a difference in texture. You can try oven roasted, they might be closer to what you are looking for.
Herman says
November 21, 2018 at 9:52 amI have enjoyed Brussels sprouts r ecently and use the TJ’s Lime chile powder..tangy and spicy(no need to add salt). Thanks for the variation tips – will try those too 😊
Meeta Arora says
November 21, 2018 at 10:00 amGlad you enjoyed the Brussels sprouts. We have been enjoying the TJ’s Lime Chile powder as well. It is so good over anything to add a little tanginess. Thank you Herman for sharing back your review!