Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

The ultimate guide to perfectly crisp, never-soggy air fryer Brussels sprouts.

Total: 30 minActive: 15 minDifficulty: EasyYield: Serves 4

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

The ultimate guide to perfectly crisp, never-soggy air fryer Brussels sprouts.

Total: 30 minActive: 15 minDifficulty: EasyYield: Serves 4

AmericanAppetizerRoasting

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The Key Move

Thoroughly dry sprouts, single-layer arrangement, and a high-heat finish are key to achieving crispness without steaming.

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The Setup

Air fryer
Paper towels
Mixing bowlOptional

The Mise en Place

Your prep station before cooking begins

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½ tspsalt

¼ tspblack pepper

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2 tbspolive oil

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1 lbbrussels sprouts(Trimmed and halved (or quartered if large))

My sprouts came out soggy, like they steamed instead of roasted.

Ah, that's usually a moisture issue. Make sure your sprouts are bone-dry before they hit the air fryer – a little dampness can steam them. Also, don't crowd the basket; give them s…

The bottoms of my sprouts aren't getting crispy enough, they look pale.

Let's get those bottoms golden! Overcrowding can be the culprit here too, preventing good airflow. You might need to nudge the cooking time up just a touch, or make sure your air f…

Chef's Notes

Tip

Cut sprouts into uniform halves for even crisping. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.

Serving

Toss with balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese just before serving for a flavor boost.

Make Ahead

Wash and trim sprouts up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

The Method

PREP

Prepare the Brussels sprouts (1 lb): Trim off any tough ends and remove any discolored outer leaves. Halve them, or quarter if they are very large. Pat them completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispness!

Surface moisture is the enemy of crispness. • Brussels sprouts are dry and cut in half.

TOSS

Toss the dried Brussels sprouts (1 lb) with olive oil (2 tbsp), salt (½ tsp), and pepper until evenly coated.

Brussels sprouts are glistening with oil and seasonings.

ARRANGE

Arrange the seasoned Brussels sprouts (1 lb) in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring they are not crowded. Overcrowding will lead to steaming instead of crisping.

Give each sprout space for hot air to circulate. • Brussels sprouts are spread out in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

AIR FRY

Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the sprouts are tender and the edges are deeply browned and crispy.

Shake the basket to ensure even cooking and crisping. • Brussels sprouts are golden brown and crispy with some charred edges. • Crisp edges, tender centers.