This air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe is both easy and healthy. This fuss-free air fryer recipe transforms those tiny cabbages into flavor bombs. Get ready for perfectly crisp exteriors that yield tender, juicy insides – all in a fraction of the time traditional methods take. This veggie side dish will have everyone reaching for seconds. With a little olive oil, salt, and pepper you can make crispy brussels sprouts in no time. Air fryer vegetable recipes make an effortless, healthy, and insanely delicious side dish. Plus, endless flavor options with different seasonings keep things exciting. This is one of our favorite air fryer recipes.

Unlike traditional deep-frying, which relies on submerging food in hot oil, air fryers achieve restaurant-worthy crispness through hot air circulation. A heating element generates intense heat, while a fan strategically positioned within the appliance whips this hot air around the food. This continuous stream of hot air cooks the food evenly from all sides, resulting in a browned, crispy exterior and a tender interior, all with minimal oil needed.

feature easy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe

In minutes, your air fryer can transform Brussels sprouts into crispy, golden perfection with tender, juicy centers bursting with flavor. Enjoy them plain or toss them in your favorite sauce for a delightful side dish!

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe Ingredients

This recipe for crispy air fryer brussels sprouts is as simple as it gets. You will only need fresh brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.

1 lb brussel sprouts
2 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Naturally, you will need an air fryer.

I have this Ninja Foodi, and love it! This one is an all-in-one countertop appliance. It has multiple functions, like air fry, pressure cook, saute, steam, and more. The Ninja Foodi can be found online here: Ninja Foodi. You can also find different models and sizes of the Foodi with different capabilities online here: Ninja.

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How to Air Fry Brussel Sprouts

First, preheat the air fryer. To do this, close the lid, select Air Crisp, set the temperature to 390 degrees, and the time for 5 minutes. Press start.

While the air fryer preheats, wash and trim the brussel sprouts. Cut off the end, then cut each sprout in half, and remove any loose leaves.

Next, place the prepared sprouts in a large bowl, and add the oil.

Then add the salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

salt and pepper with fresh brussel sprouts in large bowl

How Long to Cook Brussel Sprouts in an Air Fryer

Next, spray the air fryer basket with a little olive oil spray, and then place the Brussels sprouts into the basket.

place prepared spouts in preheated air fryer basket

Do your best to arrange the baby cabbages in a single layer, to not overcrowd the basket. To cook evenly to a golden brown the air needs to access all sides of the sprouts.

Set the time for 10-12 minutes. Press start.

At the halfway mark, 5-6 minutes, open the lid and toss the brussel sprouts with silicone tongs. Then close the lid for the remainder of the cooking time.

toss brussels sprouts with silicone tongs in fryer basket

Check on the sprouts after 10-12 total minutes. For extra crispy air fryer brussel sprouts add up to 3 additional minutes. The outer leaves will have a crispy texture, while the centers of the sprouts will be firm yet tender.

Easy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

These Ninja air fryer brussel sprouts are a great aide dish and so much better than deep frying with less oil.

This air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe proves healthy eating can be incredibly delicious. It’s a great way to transform those tiny cabbages into flavorful crispy bites.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. Fresh Brussels sprouts are tossed in oil, seasoned, and placed in a single layer within the air fryer basket. This ensures even browning and crispy perfection. A good shake halfway through cooking guarantees all sides get their turn in the hot air stream.

close up of air fryer brussel sprouts ninja

The result? Perfectly crisp exterior with tender centers bursting with flavor. Enjoy them plain or toss them in your favorite sauce for the perfect side dish with endless flavor possibilities. These are the perfect side kick to any weeknight dinner.

The best part is that because we keep the simple side dish recipe basic, it allows you to add your own favorite sauce if you’d like.

best even air fryer brussel sprouts recipe with spicy mayo

Serve these easy air fryer Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar or a balsamic glaze. For an extra kick try red pepper flakes or even hot honey.

I served these with chipotle mayo and it may just be our new favorite way to eat cooked brussels sprouts! This is the mayo: chipotle mayo.

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Name: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: clean eating
Ingredients: 1 lb brussel sprouts; 2 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil); 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

This air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe is both easy and healthy. This air fryer recipe transforms those tiny cabbages into flavor bombs.

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Ingredients

1 lb brussel sprouts
2 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 5 minutes.
Wash, trim, and halve the Brussels sprouts.
Place the sprouts in a large bowl, and add oil, salt, and pepper.
Toss to coat
Then place seasoned sprouts in the preheated air fryer
Set cooking time for 10-12 minutes.
At the halfway point (5-6 minuted) give them a shake or a toss
When done remove nad enjoy.
For extra crispy brussel sprouts, add up to 3 more minutes to the total time.

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe (Easy and Crispy)