Crispy and delicious Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts are extremely easy to make and ready in less than 20 minutes. These small cabbages are lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, tossed with bacon and olive oil, and topped with parmesan for perfection! Same as Gluten-Free Yorkshire Puddings, they are the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Sunday lunch, or Christmas dinner.
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Brussel sprouts are one of the best vegetables to cook in an air fryer. They get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. If you don't own an air fryer, you can bake these tiny cabbages in an oven. Simply preheat your oven to 190° C (370° F) and cook them for 30 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden.
Why This Recipe Works
- You can make this dish while your oven is in use, the perfect side dish for big dinner parties!
- This Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts recipe is extremely easy to make and only requires a few ingredients and 17 minutes.
- It is versatile, you can omit the bacon and make this dish vegetarian-friendly. You can add garlic or balsamic for extra flavoring.
- The leftovers are great as a snack. You can keep them refrigerated for up to five days!
Ingredients and Substitutes
- Brussel sprouts - This recipe requires fresh Brussel sprouts. To prepare them, trim the stalks, get rid of the outer leaves (if necessary), and cut them in halves. If you like your Brussel sprouts a bit softer on the inside, soak them in water for 10 minutes before roasting them.
- Bacon - Use your favorite cut for extra saltinesses. Skip it if you want to keep your side dish vegetarian.
- Olive oil - It helps the Brussel sprouts crisp up and add the dish extra flavor.
- Parmesan - Use a block of parmesan and freshly grate it just before using it. You can substitute it with any hard cheese you prefer.
How to Make Brussel Sprouts in an Air Fryer?
This is a very easy recipe with just a few simple ingredients. However, you need to follow a few simple steps to achieve the best results:
Cut the bacon into small dices and set them aside.
Wash and trim Brussels sprouts, and cut them in half. Soak the Brussel sprouts in water for 10 minutes if you like them soft and tender and not too crispy. This step is optional.
Place the Brussel sprouts in a bowl and add the salt, pepper, olive oil, and bacon.
Give them all a good mix and then place them in your air fryer's basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket, if your air fryer's capacity is not big enough to take them all, do it in batches.
Set your air fryer to 180° C (360° F) and roast them for 10 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy on the outside. Shake the basket halfway when cooking.
Sprinkle on some grated parmesan cheese and serve your Brussel sprouts while still warm.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts is a great side dish to serve during the festive season.
Serve this delicious side dish along with Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Individual Salmon en Croute, Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips, Rice Stuffed Chicken, Baked Sea Bass, Slow Roasted Turkey Legs (With Gravy), or Beef Bourguignon for special occasions.
Or serve them along with Air Fryer Sausage, Baked Cod with Panko, Turkey Shepherd's Pie, or Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté) for a quick weeknight meal.
Top Tips From The Chef
- Make sure to prepare the Brussel sprouts properly: Trim the stalk, get rid of the outer leaves, and cut the larger ones in half to make sure they all are the same size.
- Soak the Brussel sprouts in water for 10 minutes before roasting them if you like the insides soft and tender.
- Place the Brussel sprouts in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding for a crunchy texture.
- Shake your air fryer basket halfway during the cooking to flip the Brussel sprouts.
- Adjust the timing and the temperature as they vary depending on the model of your air fryer.
Recipe FAQs
You can refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can make this delicious side dish with frozen Brussel sprouts. However, they won't be as crispy because of the water content. Also, you need to increase the cooking time.
The air fryer is quicker than the convection oven and will crisp your food faster and better.
They are also perfect for making healthy versions of deep-fried food such as Fish Sticks in Air Fryer.
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Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g Brussel sprouts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 120 g bacon
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 40 g grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut the bacon into small dices.
- Wash and trim Brussels sprouts, and cut them in half.
- Soak the Brussel sprouts in water for 10 minutes if you like them soft and tender and not too crispy. This step is optional.
- Place the Brussel sprouts in a bowl and add the salt, pepper, olive oil, and bacon.
- Give them all a good mix and then place them in your air fryer's basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket, if your air fryer's capacity is not big enough to take them all, do it in batches.
- Set your air fryer to 180° C (360° F) and roast them for 10 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy on the outside. Shake the basket halfway when cooking.
Notes
- Make sure to prepare the Brussel sprouts properly: Trim the stalk, get rid of the outer leaves, and cut the larger ones in half to make sure they all are the same size.
- Soak the Brussel sprouts in water for 10 minutes before roasting them if you like the insides soft and tender.
- Place the Brussel sprouts in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding for a crunchy texture.
- Shake your air fryer basket halfway during the cooking to flip the Brussel sprouts.
- Adjust the timing and the temperature as they vary depending on the model of your air fryer.
Nutrition
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Carly
Made these tonight and they were great. Super crispy and delicious! Will add more bacon next time.
Mel
Fast, Easy and Delicious! Followed the recipe instructions and went together so quickly. I didn’t have fresh parmesan on hand but the grated worked just fine. Thank you much for sharing this recipe!