Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are the perfect side dish, made with only a few simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery store to make the best and wonderfully crispy balsamic Brussel recipe.
The cooking process with the air fryer is a great way to create an easy side dish to pair with any weeknight dinner, especially for those brussels sprout lovers.
With less oil than using a deep fryer, you can cook this delicious air fryer recipe to crispy perfection and still have a healthy and simple side dish to pair with your main courses.
Recipe Ingredients:
For the Brussels sprouts:
- Vegetable: use fresh brussels sprouts from the grocery store or your garden for the best results
- Oil: extra virgin olive oil will be perfect to make sure this recipe crisps up every single time
- Seasoning: you will only need to use salt, black pepper, and garlic powder when making this great side dish
For the topping:
- Balsamic vinegar: you will want to use a balsamic cream, balsamic glaze, or balsamic reduction for the best results
- Cheese: a sprinkle of parmesan cheese is the best way to serve this easy side dish
How To Make Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts:
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts.Trim the Brussels sprouts: wash, trim, and remove any browned leaves from the Brussels sprouts. If your Brussels sprouts are smaller, like 1 inch, you do not have to cut them in half. If the Brussels sprouts are larger than 1 inch, cut them in half or quarters for the extra-large Brussels sprouts.
- Season the Brussels sprouts: Add cleaned Brussels sprouts to a large bowl. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat them evenly.
- Cook: Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 375℉. Add the Brussels sprouts in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the basket and shake the Brussels sprouts. Continue to cook for 6-7 additional minutes or until the desired crispiness is reached.
- Serve: Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a bowl. Drizzle them with balsamic cream and add parmesan on top.
Frequently Asked Questions about making easy air fryer brussels sprouts:
After washing the brussels sprouts carefully cut off the bottom stem of the brussel sprouts before seasoning them for this air fryer recipe.
If the brussels sprouts are too wet before adding them to the air fryer it could prevent the cooked brussels sprouts from getting crispy. Be sure to dry the brussels before cooking in the air fryer.
You can make this recipe with frozen sprouts, however, we would suggest thawing them ahead of time and patting them dry with a paper towel to make sure that this delicious side dish is able to crisp up golden brown the way you would expect from an air fryer.
Generally no, you won’t need to soak the brussels sprouts ahead of time, especially if you are hoping to have crispy air fryer brussels sprouts.
However, if you are using larger brussels sprouts you may want to soak them so they do not burn too much before they are cooked all the way through.
You can make these fresh sprouts in the regular oven if you choose or don’t have an air fryer. The fresh brussels sprouts cooking time will take longer to cook properly and to get a crispy texture though.
Expert Tips:
- Always preheat your air fryer. This ensures the Brussels sprouts begin crisping immediately as they go in.
- Before air frying, you can boil Brussels sprouts for 3 minutes. Drain them and toss them with olive oil and seasonings. Air-fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through. This will give you extra crispy Brussels sprouts with a soft center.
- Make sure your Brussels sprouts are dry before air frying. Any excess moisture will prevent them from crisping up.
- You can add a bit of red pepper flakes or bacon on top of the Brussels sprouts, for extra flavor. Also, they are great with a drizzle of lemon juice.
Storage Instructions:
Fridge: Store leftovers from this air fryer brussels sprouts recipe in an airtight container and store it for up to 5 days.
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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
For the Brussels sprouts:
- 1 pound brussels sprouts
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the topping:
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic cream
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
Equipment
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts.
- Trim the Brussels sprouts: wash, trim, and remove any browned leaves from the Brussels sprouts. If your Brussels sprouts are smaller, like 1 inch, you do not have to cut them in half. If the Brussels sprouts are larger than 1 inch, cut them in half or quarters for the extra-large Brussels sprouts.
- Season the Brussels sprouts: Add cleaned Brussels sprouts to a large bowl. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat them evenly.
- Cook: Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 375℉. Add the Brussels sprouts in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the basket and shake the Brussels sprouts. Continue to cook for 6-7 additional minutes or until the desired crispiness is reached.
- Serve: Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a bowl. Drizzle them with balsamic cream and add parmesan on top.
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