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30-Minute Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (fresh or frozen)

There's nothing quite like the crunch of crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts. But achieving that perfect balance between a crispy exterior and a fork-tender interior can often be a game of chance. Well, not anymore! With our recipe, you can have your Brussels sprouts delightfully crunchy on the outside, and tender on the inside in no time - complete with an incredible dipping sauce that takes flavors to the next level. Want to use frozen brussels sprouts? I’ve got instructions for that too!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Air Fryer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 157kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Dipping Sauce

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce gluten free if necessary
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Fresh Brussels Sprouts

  • Trim and half your Brussels Sprouts.
  • Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Add the maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 350° F.
  • Arrange the Brussels sprouts in a single layer in your air fryer basket, cooking in batches as needed.
  • Place the basket in the air fryer and cook until crispy and brown, about 17 to 22 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Frozen Brussels Sprouts

  • Toss the Brussels sprouts with the syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375° F.
  • Arrange the sprouts in a single layer of your air fryer basket, cooking in batches if needed.
  • Cook for 20 to 25 minutes,

Dipping Sauce

  • Combine the mayonnaise, chives, maple syrup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For serving
  • Serve your Brussels sprouts warm with the dipping sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg