Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 1½ tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional); 1 tbsp balsamic glaze, to finish (optional)

These are the air fryer Brussels sprouts that convert the haters. The air fryer caramelises the cut edges and crisps the loose outer leaves into little chips, while the centres stay tender — a world away from sad, boiled sprouts.

A shower of Parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic at the end make them dangerously moreish.

The secret to crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts

Halve the Brussels sprouts so the flat sides caramelise, don’t overcrowd the basket, and shake twice so every edge crisps up.

Serves 4

Prep time 8 min

Cook time 14 min

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

4 servings

500 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1½ tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
1 tbsp balsamic glaze, to finish (optional)

Nutritional Information

Calories 120kcal

Protein 4g

Carbs 12g

Fat 7g

Sat. Fat 1g

Sugar 3g

Fibre 5g

Sodium 200mg

Values are estimated, per serving.

Procedure

Step1

Toss the sprouts

Toss the halved sprouts with the olive oil, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
Step2 2 min

Preheat the air fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
Step3 14 min

Air fry until crisp

Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket twice, until deeply golden and crisp at the edges.
Step4

Finish and serve

Tip into a bowl, toss with the Parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and serve straight away.

Written by

Wren Calloway

Wren is the home cook behind GrazeNest. After one too many soggy air-fryer dinners, she started testing every recipe in her own kitchen, tweaking times, temps and seasoning until each one comes out crispy and golden the first time. No chef training, just a lot of batches and an air fryer that never gets a day off.