Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts are a quick and healthy side dish for any meal. These sprouts get beautifully crispy on the outside while staying tender in the middle. Using an means you need very little oil to get a perfect roast. It is a simple way to prepare vegetables that even picky eaters usually enjoy.
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What makes air fryer brussels sprouts a good choice?

Cooking Brussels Sprouts is much faster than using a traditional oven. The high heat and circulating air create a deep golden colour and a crunchy texture. You can season them in many different ways to suit your main course. This method frees up oven space when you are cooking a large Sunday roast or a festive dinner.

Step by step: air fryer brussels sprouts

Step 1
Prepare the vegetables: Trim the woody ends off the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow or damaged outer leaves. Slice each sprout in half vertically through the stem to ensure they cook evenly. Place all the prepped sprouts into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Season the sprouts: Drizzle the olive oil over the cut vegetables in the bowl. Add the salt and pepper then toss everything together with your hands or a spoon. Make sure every piece is lightly coated in oil so the Brussels Sprouts become nice and crispy.
Step 3
Air fry: Preheat the to 190C if your model requires it. Place the sprouts into the basket in a single layer to allow the air to circulate properly. Cook them for 12 minutes while shaking the basket halfway through the time to ensure even browning.
Step 4
Serve: Check that the sprouts are tender and the edges are dark and crunchy. Remove them from the basket and transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with a little balsamic glaze if you like extra flavour and serve them while they are hot.

The best tips for air fryer brussels sprouts

Try to choose sprouts that are roughly the same size so they all finish cooking at the same time. If you have very large sprouts you might want to quarter them instead of just halving them.

Do not overcrowd the basket when making Brussels Sprouts because they need space to crisp up. If you are making a larger batch it is better to cook them in two separate lots. You can add a little garlic powder or some lemon juice at the end for more variety. Smoked paprika or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese also works very well with this recipe.

For a little more variety, you can also try air fryer danish christmas sausage, air fryer frozen croissants or air fryer courgette.

Ingredients

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  • 500 g Brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

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Nutrition information

NUTRITIONper serving
  • Energy:393 kJ / 94 kcal
  • Fat:3.5 g
  • - of which saturates:0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates:12 g
  • - of which sugars:4 g
  • Protein:4 g
  • Fibre:4.5 g
  • Salt:295 mg

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts usually takes about 12 minutes to make. The time can vary slightly with the quantity and method. Check the texture towards the end.
Follow the stated timings and temperatures. Stir or turn it only when the method calls for it.
Do not leave it over the heat for too long. Check the texture near the end and adjust the time if needed.
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