Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

These air fryer brussel sprouts produce the perfectly crispy and tender sprouts and are brimming with flavor!

Get ready to add this fresh sweet and spicy air fryer brussel sprouts dish to your favorite recipe rotation.

It is quick and simple enough to make up on a weeknight and tasty enough to serve on the weekend with company!

What I love about this recipe is how they come out taste like they were roasted in the oven, but even crispier!

With a few basic ingredients and 15 minutes, you can prepare this fast and easy air fried brussels sprouts dish

to enjoy with the entire family!

How to Cook Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer

STEP ONE: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.

STEP TWO: Clean and dry the brussel sprouts, removing any discolored leaves. Cut sprouts in half, trimming them if needed.

STEP THREE: In a large mixing bowl, add halved brussel sprouts, oil, salt, and pepper. Gently toss them together to coat.

STEP FOUR: Place the brussel sprouts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and set the bowl aside.

STEP FIVE: Air fry brussel sprouts for 8-10 minutes and give the air fryer basket a shake or turn them with a wooden spatula about halfway through.

STEP SIX: After 8-10 minutes, transfer brussel sprouts from the air fryer back to the bowl. Toss sprouts with sweet chili sauce and red pepper flakes, mixing to combine.

STEP SEVEN: Place the brussel sprouts back in the air fryer and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, just enough time to warm up the sauce.

STEP EIGHT: Remove the cooked brussels sprouts from the air fryer and enjoy immediately.

Do I Need to Soak Brussel Sprouts Before Cooking?

No, I prepare these air fried brussels sprouts on the daily and they cook properly from the inside out every time.

If you do want a somewhat softer interior, feel free to soak them for just a few minutes. Dry the brussels sprouts then follow the preparation as specified.

 

How Do I Make the Best Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts?

• Cook the brussel sprouts in a single layer. Stacked brussel sprouts can cook unevenly causing half burnt and half-undercooked sprouts.

• Keep an eye on the brussel sprouts halfway through cooking. If you notice any brown spots, turn your air fryer down to 370 degrees F and continue to cook.

• Use dried brussel sprouts. Just washed and wet brussels sprouts won’t allow the oil to cook to the sprouts causing them to burn easier.

• Turn the sprouts or shake the basket halfway through cooking to enable even cooking with this air fryer brussel sprouts recipe.

• The air fyer brussels sprouts are done when they are easily pierced with a fork

What Do I Serve With Air Fried Brussel Sprouts?

How Long to Cook Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer

Air frying brussel sprouts will take about 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the sprouts and if they are placed in a true single layer.

Why Did My Brussel Sprouts Burn in the Air Fryer?

Brussels sprouts can be a little tricky to air fry. It’s important to keep an eye on them while they cook and adjust the temperature if you notice them browning. Here are a few reasons they can burn:

• The basket is too full and the sprouts are too close to the heating coil
• The sprouts are uneven in size and the smaller halves are cooking faster than the larger ones
• The brussel sprouts were wet… or too dry. It’s important to make sure they are dried after being washed and thoroughly coated with oil to cook correctly

If you notice the air fryer brussel sprouts browning halfway through cooking, drop the cooking temperature to 370 degrees.

Why Won’t My Brussel Sprouts Get Crispy?

If your air fryer brussel sprouts are not getting crispy, your basket is either too full or you need to cook them for a few minutes longer.

I find an air fryer oven can take a few extra minutes to cook foods to the crispiness of a basket air fryer.

Can I Air Fry Brussel Sprouts Without Oil?

While you can air fry brussel sprouts without oil, I recommend using oil to get the crispiest result without becoming too dry.

If you prefer no oil, turn your air fryer down to 340 degrees and cook until tender when pierced with a fork.

Variations to Air Frying Brussel Sprouts

• With balsamic vinegar and bacon— use a balsamic glaze and air fried bacon in place of the sweet chili sauce following this recipe
• Add minced garlic and grated parmesan cheese
• Toss the sprouts in a little soy sauce and serve with these air fryer honey soy glazed chicken thighs
• Add maple syrup to create a sweeter variety without the spice
• Season them with garlic powder and onion powder, or your favorite seasoning

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How to Cook Frozen Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Mix brussel sprouts, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Place frozen brussel sprouts in the air fryer basket and air fry for about 14 minutes.

You can read more tips about air frying frozen brussel sprouts here.

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