These air fryer balsamic Brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with bold, tangy flavor. Made with just a handful of ingredients, they cook in under 20 minutes and deliver perfectly caramelized edges without turning on the oven. Finished with a splash of balsamic vinegar, this easy air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe is the perfect side dish for busy weeknights or holiday meals.
I’ve discovered that brussels sprouts come out extra crispy and delicious with the help of your air fryer and now I’m obsessed. The outer leaves are the best! They taste like potato chips!
While they’re delicious served as a side dish with something like this Easy Roasted Chicken, or these Shake n Bake Pork Chops, you’ll often find me snacking on them on their own and calling that dinner for the night.
I especially love them served with a bit of dipping sauce on the side. I love this Magic Artichoke Dipping Sauce, this Lemon Tahini Sauce or this Greek Yogurt Ranch.
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This recipe is absolutely perfect in every way! I hated using my oven for crispy sprouts because of HOW crispy I like them and this is in the vault forever now. Thank you!
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How do you air fry brussel sprouts?
Step 1
Quarter the sprouts
- By quartering them, you’re creating more surface area that will get especially delicious!
- Add them to a medium bowl.
Step 2
Season
- Toss with a drizzle of oil and balsamic vinegar & sprinkle with salt.
Step 3
Air fry
- Air fry at 380-degrees for 18 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Recipe tips
- Buy similar sized brussels sprouts for consistent cooking.
- Don’t crowd the basket. If the basket is too full, the brussels sprouts won’t crisp up well. There needs to be enough room for the air to circulate around them.
- Set a timer. That way you won’t forget to shake the basket halfway through.
- Doubling the recipe is possible but you will likely need to cook in batches so that the brussels sprouts aren’t crowded in the fryer basket.
- If cooking in batches, the second batch may cook quicker since it will already be preheated from the first batch.
Air fryer temperature
- I like to air fry brussels sprouts at 380 degrees. This ensures that the brussels sprouts cook throughout and become crispy on the outside. A lower temperature will result in less crispy sprouts. A higher temperature may result in sprouts that aren’t fully cooked on the inside.
Flavor variations
- Bacon: If you want to air fry brussels sprouts with bacon, cut four pieces of raw bacon into 2-inch pieces and toss them with the sprouts before they go into the air fryer.
- Cheese: Sprinkle some parmesan cheese onto your cooked vegetables.
- Seasonings: Before air frying, toss your sprouts with some Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, or everything bagel seasoning.
- Balsamic Glaze: Swap out the balsamic vinegar and make this balsamic glaze instead. Or, you can purchase the glaze pre-made.
How to make ahead and store
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- To reheat brussel sprouts, simply add them to the air fryer and heat at 350-degrees for 10-12 minutes.
FAQs
To ensure that your brussels sprouts are crispy, you want to be sure that they are completely dry before going into the air fryer (otherwise they will steam). You also want to be sure not to overcrowd the basket so that the air can circulate around them (work in batches if you need t0).
A little bit of oil helps the brussels sprouts to crisp up and brown. If you’d like to cut back on the oil, you can use a spray oil instead of tossing the sprouts with olive oil.
Simply trim off the ends and then quarter the sprouts. Toss them with your seasonings and cook.
You can use frozen brussels sporuts, however, they won’t get as crispy as fresh brussel sprouts.
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Full Recipe
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussels sprouts (trimmed and quartered)
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to 380 degrees.
- In a bowl, toss together brussels sprouts, oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
- Place brussels sprouts in air fryer basket. Fry for 18 minutes, shaking basket or stirring the brussels sprouts halfway through.
- Season with additional salt if needed, and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in 2020. It was updated in 2023 to add new information. The air fryer balsamic brussels sprouts recipe remains the same. Enjoy!
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