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Bowl of air fryer Brussel Sprouts with balsamic vinegar on top.

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Andrea
Air Fryer Brussel sprouts is a quick and easy way to make crispy yet tender Brussel sprouts topped with balsamic vinegar or bacon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories/serving 92 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups Brussel sprouts cut in half
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wash the Brussel sprouts and then cut them in half. Cutting them in half will allow them to cook evenly without burning.
    Brussel sprouts on a cutting board cut in half.
  • Place halved Brussel sprouts in a medium mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated. 
    Raw brussel sprouts in a bowl with olive oil and seasoning.
  • Place the halved Brussels sprouts at the bottom of the air fry basket. Make sure they aren't on top of each other to ensure even cooking. Some overlapping is ok.
    Raw Brussel Sprouts in an air fryer basket.
  • Air fry for 5 minutes. Take the basket out and shake the basket. This helps them cook evenly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are crispy yet tender. Be sure to keep an eye on them during the remaining minutes as every air fryer cooks differently. 
    Air fryer brussel sprouts in an air fryer basket.
  • Serve Brussels sprouts as is, or drizzle 1-2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over the top. This is our favorite way to eat them!
    Bowl of air fryer Brussel Sprouts with balsamic vinegar on top.

Notes

  • Use Everything But The Bagel seasoning instead of garlic and salt.
  • Add chopped bacon to make it a bacon side dish.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze after it's cooked.
  • This recipe is intended for fresh Brussels Sprouts but you can use it with frozen. The texture will be different than fresh. 
  • Honey- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over the cooked Brussel sprouts for a sweet taste. Do not season with garlic powder.
    Spicy - Before cooking, toss 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper with the salt and garlic powder.
  • Maple - drizzle 1 tablespoon of maple syrup over the top of cooked Brussel sprouts. Do not add garlic powder at the beginning.
  • Parmesan - Once cooked, top this air fryer side dish with fresh parmesan or grated parmesan for a cheesy dish.
  • Honey Sriracha- Want a sweet and spicy side dish? Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over cooked sprouts and 1 teaspoon of sriracha. Add more sriracha, as desired, for a spicier kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 308mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 498IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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