Description
Perfectly golden, crisp, and caramelized, these air fryer Brussels sprouts are a quick and delicious side dish. Lightly seasoned and cooked with just a touch of oil, they’re crunchy, flavorful, and easily customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: balsamic glaze or Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until sprouts are crispy and browned on the edges.
- Serve immediately, optionally drizzled with balsamic glaze or sprinkled with Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Try tossing with lemon zest or fresh herbs for a fresh finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer Brussels sprouts, crispy Brussels sprouts, healthy side dish, low calorie vegetable