Close-up top-down view of crispy air fryer roasted Brussels sprouts on a orange plate.
Appetizers and Snacks

Quick and Crunchy Air Fried Brussels Sprouts

Make crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts in just minutes. If you love deep fried Brussels sprouts, you’re going to love air fryer Brussels sprouts!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: minced garlic, shallots, or onions for added flavor

How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Brussels Sprouts:

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts for quicker cooking and more surface area to crisp.
  3. Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the Brussels sprouts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes for even cooking.
  6. While the Brussels sprouts are cooking, prepare your desired dressing or sauce (see suggestions below).
  7. Once the Brussels sprouts are crispy and golden, remove from the air fryer and toss with the dressing or sauce.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Dressing and Sauce Suggestions:

  • Garlic Butter: Mince 2 cloves of garlic and heat with 1-2 tbsp butter over low heat.
  • Creamy Dijon: Whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil with 1-2 tsp dijon mustard and 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar.
  • Lemon Dill Butter: Melt 1-2 tbsp butter over low heat and mix in 1 clove minced garlic with 1 tbsp freshly chopped dill and the zest of 1 lemon.
  • Balsamic Butter: Melt 1-2 tbsp butter and whisk with 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.
  • Honey Mustard: Whisk together 1 clove minced garlic with 1 tbsp honey and 1/2 tbsp whole grain mustard and olive oil.
  • Honey Garlic: Heat up 1-2 tbsp honey with 2 tsp soy sauce and 1 clove garlic.
  • Vietnamese Fish Sauce: Whisk together 1 tbsp neutral oil with 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp sugar, and a pinch of pepper flakes.
  • Spicy Chili Oil: Mix together 1 tbsp soy sauce with 1/2 tbsp Chinese chili oil and 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar.
  • Miso: Whisk together 1 tbsp neutral oil with 1-2 tsp miso, 1 tsp rice vinegar, pinch of sugar.

Helpful Hints:

  • To get extra crispy Brussels sprouts, add aromatics like garlic or shallots while air frying.
  • Shake the air fryer basket frequently to ensure even cooking.