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!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 94kcal
- 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
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.
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.
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