Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are an easy and healthy side dish. Perfectly seasoned Brussels sprouts turn out crispy and tender when cooked in the air fryer, and go great with any meal!
For more easy Side Dish Recipes, be sure to check out my Instant Pot Carrots, Italian Pasta Salad, and Pesto Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans.
Brussels sprouts are probably my most favorite vegetable.
If they’re cooked correctly, they are absolutely delicious. Crispy, slightly nutty in taste, and with a little seasoning and parmesan cheese sprinkled on at the end, Air Fryer Brussels sprouts are something I could eat an entire pan of!
Brussels sprouts pair perfectly with almost any meal, especially with Dill Chicken or Honey Dijon Pork Tenderloin. I also love them with pasta dishes like Beef Ragu or Crockpot Tortellini. They’re really the perfect veggie side dish.
I personally like to drizzle my Air Fryer brussels sprouts with a little hot honey sauce for a bit of a kick! Try it if you like some spice.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- dried parsley
- dried thyme
- dried rosemary
- salt + pepper
- fresh Brussels sprouts
A full list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions are located in the recipe card below.
How to Make Brussels Sprouts in the Air Fryer – Step by Step
Step 1: Stir the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
Step 2: Toss in the brussels sprouts, mixing until the sprouts are evenly coated.
Step 3: Pour the Brussels sprouts into the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, tossing every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Step 4: Serve with lemon wedges and freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts – Tips and Notes
- Preheat your air fryer. I like to preheat my air fryer for a few minutes before adding the food. This ensures that the proper temperature has been reached and that your air fryer Brussels sprouts will cook up perfectly.
- Don’t crowd the basket. Make sure to leave room around your sprouts so that they can cook evenly and get crispy.
- Shake the basket a few times. This will help to ensure even cooking and that all surfaces of your sprouts get equally crispy.
- Variations: this version uses a simple Italian seasoning blend, but feel free to cook your Brussels sprouts with just a little bit of salt and pepper in place of the spices, too.
- How to store Brussels sprouts: Any leftover Brussels sprouts can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
FAQs
First cut off the bottom base part of each sprout and remove any wilting outer leaves. Slice in half vertically. You can also shred your sprouts. To do this, turn them to their flat side after cutting in half vertically, then thinly slice to create shaved or shredded Brussels sprouts.
If you’d rather make your sprouts in the oven, I also have directions for how to roast Brussels sprouts.
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Recipe: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, cut in half and outer leaves peeled off
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Stir the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl then toss in the brussels sprouts, mixing until the sprouts are evenly coated.
- Pour the Brussels sprouts into the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, tossing every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Serve with lemon wedges and freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer. I like to preheat my air fryer for a few minutes before adding the food. This ensures that the proper temperature has been reached and that your air fryer Brussels sprouts will cook up perfectly.
- Don’t crowd the basket. Make sure to leave room around your sprouts so that they can cook evenly and get crispy.
- Shake the basket a few times. This will help to ensure even cooking and that all surfaces of your sprouts get equally crispy.
- Variations: this version uses a simple Italian seasoning blend, but feel free to cook your Brussels sprouts with just a little bit of salt and pepper in place of the spices, too.
- How to store Brussels sprouts: Any leftover Brussels sprouts can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
I usually steer clear of brussels, but a family occasion demanded I make them, so I was looking for a recipe I might enjoy and sure enough, yours delivered.
The herby-lemony flavor and crispy edges convinced even me, that brussels can be made to taste really yummy. Who knows, I might even make them for myself again soon.
This was so easy to make and turned out so good! I could eat this every single day!
I never knew how good brussels sprouts could be from an air fryer! We had these with steak last night and they were fantastic!
These are delicious. I love roasted Brussels sprouts, and getting that nice exterior was so easy with the air fryer.
Absolutely loved these Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—perfectly seasoned and quick to make
These are SO crispy. Our new favorite veggie side dish.
Brussels sprouts are one of my favourites too! This is such a healthy and delicious recipe and I’m excited to try it!
I still haven’t jumped on the air fryer train yet but I’ve been looking for recipes to decide if I should buy one. This looks amazing!
Yes please, these look amazing! I know my family will love them.