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crispy brussel sprouts in an air fryer basket
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5 from 13 votes

Air Fryer Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Frozen or Fresh!

In this recipe for Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, I show you how to make them perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. I also give instructions for frozen sprouts!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer recipe, crispy air fryer brussels sprouts
Servings: 4
Calories: 97

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (Here's the air fryer I like best on Amazon)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Remove the tough ends of the Brussels sprouts and any thick outer leaves. Cut the sprouts into quarters.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with the oil and salt and pepper.  pour into the Air Fryer basket and lay in a single layer.
  • Cook in the Air Fryer at 350F for 7 minutes.  Check to see if the sprouts are tender by piercing with a fork.  If not tender, cook at 350F for 3 minutes more after giving the air fryer basket a good shake.
  • If the sprouts are tender, but not yet crunchy enough, turn the Air fryer up to 375F and cook for 3 minutes.  Check for crunchiness and cook longer, if desired. The cooking time will depend on the size of the brussel sprouts.
  • Season the cooked Brussels to taste.

Notes

  • You can season these however you like. For a little kick, add some cayenne pepper.  You could also finish them off with a little lemon juice or parmesan cheese.
  • If you want to add bacon to these, you are going to want to cut 4 pieces of raw bacon into pieces that are at least 2 inches wide and toss them with the Brussels sprouts.  Bacon pieces any smaller will get over cooked.
  • This recipe works with frozen Brussels as well!  Let the sprouts thaw and cut them into quarters.  Follow the directions above until the Brussel sprouts are nice and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 97 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 3g