Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Crispy on the edges and tender on the inside, these Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are the best with a spicy mayo sauce. They are so easy, delicious and a perfect side dish for the holiday table or any meal!
Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Air fryer Brussel sprouts are crispy on the edges and tender on the inside with a sweet and nutty caramelized taste. You only need a few basic ingredients to make this crispy Brussels sprouts. What makes this the best out there is the spicy mayo sauce. It takes this simple veggie to a restaurant quality dish!
The spicy mayo sauce or the aioli is great drizzled on the roasted Brussels sprouts or served alongside as a dipping sauce.
If you like more air fryer recipes, check out my Perfect Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli.
Ingredients
- Brussels Sprouts
- Any neutral oil (light olive oil, avocado oil or vegetable oil)
- Salt, Black Pepper
How To Make Brussel Sprout In Air Fryer
It’s important you trim the nubby bits at the top of the Brussels sprouts. Discard any outer leaves that are discoloured or wilted. Give the Brussels sprouts a good rinse. Dry them with paper towels to soak up any extra water.
Cut the Brussels sprouts in half. This means more surface area for crispy caramelized edges.
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In a large mixing bowl, add Brussels sprouts, oil, salt and pepper. Toss until all the Brussel sprouts are coated with oil and seasoning.
Place it on the air fryer basket on a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
Air fry Brussel sprouts at 400˚F for 10 to 12 minutes. Or until crispy and browned. Shake the basket halfway through.
Remove the Air fried Brussels sprouts and serve with spicy mayo sauce.
Recipe Tips
- Pick fresh sprouts: Go for ones that are bright green and firm. They’re sweeter and crisp up better.
- Toss the bad leaves: If any outer leaves look sad or spotty, peel them off so you’re left with the good stuff.
- Dry them well: After rinsing, pat the sprouts dry with paper towels. Too much water = soggy sprouts.
- Trim and slice: Cut off the rough ends and slice them in half. That gives more crispy surface area!
- Don’t crowd the basket: Lay them in a single layer so they roast, not steam. Cook in batches if you need to.
- Crisp them all together: Once all batches are done, throw them back in the air fryer for a minute to reheat and get even crispier.
Frozen Brussels Sprouts In The Air Fryer
To cook frozen brussels sprouts, toss them with oil and seasoning and air fry at 400˚F for about 15 minutes or until they’re tender and crispy.
Why Did My Brussels Sprouts Burn In The Air Fryer?
It could be due to high heat or longer cooking time. Try to reduce the temperature to 380˚F to 375˚F. Shake the basket to move the brussels sprouts around so they cook evenly.
More Vegetable Recipes
Love vegetables? Here are some vegetable recipes for you to try
- Perfect Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
- Green Beans with Almonds
- Cauliflower Rice
- Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Spicy Mayo Sauce
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussel sprouts trimmed and cut in half
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- red chili flakes
Instructions
- Wash and trim brussel sprouts. Cut them in half lengthwise.
- Add the brussel sprouts, oil, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix well until the brussel sprouts are coated with oil and seasonings.
- Place the brussel sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Roast the brussel sprouts at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until crispy and brown. Shake the basket half way through.
- For the spicy mayo sauce, whisk all the ingredients in a jar until combined. Adjust seasoning. Or you can use the spicy mayo sauce with Sriracha.
- Serve the roasted broccoli sprouts warm, with the spicy mayo drizzled over or on the side. Garnish with red chili flakes.
Notes
- Rinse the Brussel sprouts and dry them in paper towels to soak up excess water.
- Place the brussel sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don’t over crowd. Cook in batches if needed.
- After cooking, place the all the brussel sprouts in the air fryer and heat up for a minute.
- Leftovers can be kept in the fridge, covered in a container for 2 to 3 days.
- For flavor variations, see post for details.
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Can we use frozen one
Yes you can. Increase the cooking time.