Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer

Brussel sprouts in the air fryer are just amazing! Tender brussels with a bit of a crispy outside will get you to love this understated vegetable. 

Brussels sprouts get a bad rap, and I’m guilty of assuming I wouldn’t like them too. If cooked right they are so yummy and a great side dish!! If you’re hesitant to try them or looking to try something new, give our crispy brussels sprouts in the air fryer recipe a try. It’s one of our favorite air fryer recipes here on The Typical Mom. (affiliate links present)

Are you on the love ’em or hate ’em side of roasted brussels sprouts??

• This is the Ninja Cooking system we have, but this recipe will work with any brand.
• You can grab a free air fryer cookbook too here, you’re welcome. 😉

The best way to make brussel sprouts

• Well we have made Instant Pot brussel sprouts that are amazing as well. Unfortunately they don’t get crispy on the outsides no matter how many minutes of cooking. Unless you add oil salt and pepper and put them into the oven – broiler after you pressure cook them. 

You can skip that second step if you use this brussel sprouts in the air fryer recipe.

I will tell you that the crispy outside is a must after having them both ways. We served these along side our bacon wrapped air fryer steak and some Ninja Foodi cabbage, it was the perfect meal.

Keys to making the best brussel sprouts

• We pre heated our larger air fryer
• Wash them – obvious I know
• Cut the hard end off
• Slice them lengthwise
• Add brussels into a bowl with our light sauce
• Put them into your air fryer basket
• Set cook time
• Bake or cook brussel sprouts in the air fryer
• 2 minutes shaking them intermittently so they all get crispy throughout the cook time is best
• Toss the brussels sprouts in more light sauce & some seasoning
• Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top 

This is what our brussel sprouts in the air fryer looked like when they were done. That is, before they were tossed in the 2nd round of sauce.

Why did we use two rounds of sauce??

• Tossing brussels in olive oil, a bit of lemon juice and seasonings allows the outsides to crisp. 
• Drizzling on a bit more after they’ve taken a trip in the air fryer amplifies the flavor!
• Total time = 15 minutes to deliciousness

How you know how long to cook things in an air fryer?

• Use this air fryer cooking chart

What you need to make air fryer brussel sprouts

1. Brussel sprouts – this used 1.5 lbs. 
2. Apple cider vinegar
3. Dijon mustard
4. Butter
5. Olive oil
6. Garlic salt & pepper
7. Lemon – fresh is best
8. Chili powder
9. A freezer bag is helpful to toss them initially

Looking for more air fryer recipes?

• • Air fryer bagels
  • Air fryer kale chips
    • air fryer cauliflower
  • Mixed air fryer zucchini yellow squash

Here are 18 other ways to cook brussel sprouts you will love!

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Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer

Brussel sprouts in the air fryer are just amazing! Tender brussels with a bit of a crispy outside will get you to love this understated vegetable. 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer, brussel sprouts, brussels, crispy, side dish, vegetable

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 183kcal

Author The Typical Mom

Ingredients

• 1.5-2 lbs brussel sprouts ends cut off, sliced lengthwise
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1 lemon fresh, squeezed
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 tbsp butter melted
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dijon mustard

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer at 390 degrees for 5 minutes.
• Put brussel sprouts with ends cut off and sliced in half lengthwise in a bag or bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tsp garlic salt, chili powder, squeeze 1/2 your lemon, and apple cider vinegar into your baggie or bowl. Toss with brussel sprouts.
• Pour coated brussels into your air fryer basket and close lid. Cook at 390 degrees for a total of 15 minutes, stirring/flipping pieces over twice during that total time. (so every 5 minutes)
• When that is cooking melt your butter and whisk in 1/4 of garlic salt, pepper, the other 1/2 of your lemon juice, and dijon mustard together.
• When brussel sprouts are done pour them in a bowl and toss with this butter mixture.
• Serve topped with shredded parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer

Amount Per Serving (2 oz)

Calories 183 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 825mg36%

Potassium 698mg20%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 1465IU29%

Vitamin C 158.9mg193%

Calcium 78mg8%

Iron 2.5mg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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