Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
This simple and quick method for roasting Brussels sprouts will turn everyone at the table into a fan of these green powerhouse veggies! A little lemon juice and maple syrup boosts the flavor, and flakey salt makes them irresistible. See notes for suggested flavor variations!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 94kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts ends trimmed, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390º for at least 5 minutes.
- Add the washed, trimmed, and halved brussels sprouts to a bowl, and drizzle with avocado oil, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Into the air fryer basket, add Brussels sprouts, and cook for 8 minutes. Pull the sprouts out to see how crispy they are, and return for an addition 2-4 minutes if necessary.
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Notes
Variations for this Recipe
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts: Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar to your sprouts when tossing them with oil, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Lemon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts: Add an additional tablespoon of lemon juice to the sprouts, and then toss them with 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese while they are still hot out of the fryer. Pomegranate Pecan Brussels Sprouts: This recipe is lightly adapted from my Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe, where I toast pecans with the sprouts and then add pomegranate arils to serve. Prepare the sprouts as directed in this recipe, but add 1/3 cup pecans for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Serve garnished with 1/2 cup of pomegranate arils. Cheesy Brussels Sprouts: Add feta, bleu cheese, or shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese to your sprouts for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. This will melt the cheese onto the sprouts. I use about 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese for this amount of Brussels sprouts. Frozen Brussels Sprouts in the Air Fryer: If using frozen Brussels sprouts, cook a small amount at a time so they don't steam as they are cooking. Make sure air can circulate around them. Add 2-4 minutes additional cooking time, and remember they won't get a crispy as fresh Brussels sprouts.
Storage Tips
Store Leftovers: Add Brussels sprouts to an air tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat Leftovers: Return Brussels sprouts to a preheated 390º F air fryer for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg