Made with only a few simple ingredients, this Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe comes together so quickly and easily! Combined with crispy pieces of bacon, this is the perfect side dish for any meal, and the brussels sprouts might just steal the show.
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👩🏻🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe
Whenever I'm in need of a quick side dish, I always make this crispy air fryer brussels sprouts and bacon recipe! It takes less than 20 minutes to put together and is hands-free so you can use that time to make your main dish.
Cooking brussels sprouts in the air fryer is going to be your new favorite way to make a quick side dish. It comes out so crispy without having to roast for ages in the oven.
Trust me, you'll want to make this air fried brussels sprouts recipe. It goes with everything! I especially love serving it with my Chicken Meatloaf and Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese.
It's also very easy to customize so you can make this brussels sprouts recipe over and over again without getting bored. Down below I have some examples on how to change things up!
🥘 Ingredients Needed
- brussels sprouts - try to buy brussels sprouts that are similar in size so they air fry evenly. You'll have to trim them beforehand by cutting off the bottom of the sprout before cutting them in half.
- olive oil - you can also use avocado oil if you prefer.
- seasoning - I season the brussels sprouts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- bacon - I LOVE adding bacon to the brussels sprouts as it adds some smoky flavour to them. However, if you want to keep this vegetarian friendly, you can skip it. I use thick cut bacon.
🔪 Instructions
- Add the halved brussels sprouts to a large bowl with oil.
- Add the seasoning to the sprouts and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the bacon to the brussels sprouts, if using.
- Toss well.
- Add the sprouts to your air fryer basket in a single layer. I had to cook in two batches.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing half way through.
👪 FAQs
I'm using an XXL Philips air fryer. This one doesn't require any preheating. If your model requires preheating, do so.
I don't recommend using frozen sprouts for this recipe. You'll need to increase the air frying time and the bacon will overcook.
Nope! Since the brussels sprouts are coated in oil and the bacon releases oil, you can skip spraying oil into the air fryer basket.
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket because they will steam instead of crisp up.
- Don’t forget to shake the basket while cooking as it helps the brussels sprouts cook more evenly.
- Cooking times will definitely vary depending on the size of brussels sprouts.
📖 Substitutions and Variations
- Skip the bacon to make this vegetarian.
- Add a tablespoon of maple syrup to make the sprouts sweeter. It will caramelize more with the syrup. Honey is great as well.
- Top with some shaved parmesan for extra flavour.
🥫 Storage and Reheating
Always allow the brussels sprouts to cool before storing. If they are warm, it will cause them to become soggy in the container in the fridge. Reheat them in the air fryer instead of the microwave for the crispiest results. They last for up to 4 days in the fridge.
⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
Simply air fry the brussels sprouts ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to eat. Reheat the brussels sprouts in the air fryer to crisp them back up.
💡 What To Serve With This Dish
This side dish goes with so many recipes! Serve these brussels sprouts with this Easy One Skillet Cheese Tortellini Recipe, Ground Turkey Pasta Broccoli Dinner, or Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken.
You can also serve it with Pan Fried Chicken Tenders or Stovetop Mac and Cheese if your little ones are feeling a little picky tonight for dinner.
🍞 More Air Fryer Recipes You'll Love
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges - these wedges come together so quickly and easily with kitchen staples!
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings - if you haven't tried making wings with your air fryer, then you're missing out!
- Air Fryer Green Beans - another veggie side dish that comes together quickly with the air fryer.
- Air Fryer Asparagus - the best crispy yet fork-tender spears, perfectly seasoned and perfect as a healthy side dish to any dinner!
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
📋 Recipe Card
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ lb brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3-4 strips bacon diced
Instructions
- Add the halved brussels sprouts to a large bowl with oil.
- Add the seasoning to the sprouts and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the bacon to the brussels sprouts, if using. Toss well.
- Add the sprouts to your air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing half way through.
Notes
- Cook in batches if needed as overcrowding the air fryer basket will lead to the brussels sprouts steaming instead of crisping up.
- Shaking the basket helps the brussels sprouts cook more evenly.
- Cooking times will definitely vary depending on the size of brussels sprouts and the model of the air fryer.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Carmy is the blogger behind Carmyy.com and Onepotonly.com where she shares simple delicious recipes that are family friendly and easy to make! You can find her on Instagram and TikTok when she's not on her blog!
Emily
These brussels sprouts turned out perfect in the air fryer! So good!
Anjali
These brussels sprouts turned out perfectly crispy in the air fryer, and the addition of bacon made them so addicting to eat!
Tavo
I just finished making my Brussels sprouts and they were indeed super crispy! I had no clue I could make them in my air-fryer! Thanks for the recipe!
Kristen
These came out perfectly! Will definitely make again. 🙂