Your New Foolproof Side Dish
In case you missed the memo, you can do some pretty awesome things with your air fryer. Some of my favorites include fried oyster mushrooms and air fryer tofu. But you know what else your air fryer is good for? The everyday kinds of things. The quick dinner side dish when you forget to make one. The roasted vegetables that don’t take an hour in the oven. These air fryer Brussels sprouts fall into the latter category. We’re not reinventing the wheel here (like we did with smashed Brussels sprouts). We’re just making ridiculously delicious, crispy Brussels sprouts (in 15 minutes). With only 3 ingredients, they’re easy enough for weeknight dinners yet tasty enough to pair alongside a holiday feast.
How To Make The Crispiest Sprouts
Step 1 – Prep the Brussels sprouts by trimming the ends and peeling the leaves. Remember to choose Brussels sprouts that are free from blemishes. Step 2 – Cook the Brussels sprouts with a touch of oil (see recipe notes below for how to cook them with less oil). Step 3 – Serve them warm in a bowl, optionally topped with balsamic reduction for sweetness and Parmesan for a salty bite.
Switch Up The Seasonings
I love serving these crispy sprouts with hot honey (recipe at the end of this post), but you can top it with your favorite seasonings and toppings! Here are a few of our go-to options:
Garlic: About halfway through cooking, toss the Brussels sprouts with a few minced garlic cloves or some garlic powder. Balsamic: Drizzle balsamic reduction (a thickened balsamic vinegar) over the Brussels sprouts right before serving. Parmesan: Grated Parmesan cheese makes the perfect topping to sprinkle over air-fried Brussels sprouts! No Oil: You can air fry these Brussels sprouts with no or less oil (though I recommend using some oil for flavor). To use less oil, spray the sprouts with oil to coat them evenly. To use no oil, simply omit it from the recipe or use some lemon juice.
