Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

5 from 1 vote

The easiest way to prepare a delicious appetizer recipe to is to make these Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts in under 20 minutes.

These crisp up well, are quick and easy and so easy to season with a variety of ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 112kcal

Author: Smruti

Ingredients

1 lb Brussels Sprouts
3 cloves Garlic (sliced thin)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper powder
1½ tablespoon Oil
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
¼ cup Pomegranate Arils
3-4 stalks Cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Clean the Brussels Sprouts by removing the tough leaves and stems. Halve the larger ones and keep the small ones intact. Transfer them all to a large bowl.
1 lb Brussels Sprouts
Add salt, pepper and oil.
1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Pepper powder, 1½ tablespoon Oil
Mix everything well till the Sprouts are coated well in seasoning and oil.
Heat the air fryer to 360 F. Add the Brussels Sprouts once the air fryer is hot. Make sure they are in a single layer so they cook evenly.
Air fry for 8 minutes. Then remove the basket and shake gently.
Add in sliced garlic cloves.
3 cloves Garlic
Air fry for another 4 minutes. If the Brussels are not crisp as needed, air fry for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the basket.
Transfer the Brussels Sprouts back to the large bowl.
Add in balsamic glaze and mix well.
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
Serve the Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts toped with some pomegranate arils and chopped cilantro.
¼ cup Pomegranate Arils, 3-4 stalks Cilantro

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Notes

Make sure the Brussels Sprouts are even in size. They tend to cook evenly on all sides and together. If they are not, chop the larger ones into halves or quarters to make them even in size.

Fresh Brussels work best. If they are dry and old, the Brussels Sprouts tend to become chewy instead of crunchy.

The balsamic glaze is a complex flavored ingredient. It helps add so much flavor, a hint of sweetness and some salty taste to the Brussels Sprouts.

Do not skimp on the oil. We need that much oil to crisp up the Brussels Sprouts. With lesser oil than that, they tend to burn and not crisp up well.

The seasonings are easy to switch in the recipe. I like to use salt and pepper to keep it simple. However, dried oregano, chili flakes, taco seasoning, garam masala or garlic powder works as well.

While I use only Brussels, it s easy to add in more vegetables to the sir fry. Asparagus, potatoes, baby corn or mushrooms work really well.

Air Fryer: Remember to always account for the time needed for the Air Fryer to preheat. The cook time listed does not account for this.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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