Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze is seasoned, air fried to perfection, then tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. The perfect vegetable side dish recipe!
A package of Brussels sprouts, an air fryer and some basic kitchen ingredients are all it takes for our quick and easy vegetable side dish.
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- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Brussel Sprouts FAQ’s
- How to make Brussel sprouts in the air fryer
- How to roast Brussel sprouts in the oven
- Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Substitutions
- Storage
- What to serve with Brussels sprouts
- Air fryer recipes for beginners
- Variations
- Ingredients for air fried Brussel sprouts
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic Glaze
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Wondering how to cook brussel sprouts in the air fryer? Wonder no more!
A simple recipe that will quickly become a family favorite, this is definitely an air fryer recipe for beginners.
These tiny cabbages will crisp up in your air fryer with little oil.
Tossing them in a store-bought balsamic glaze will give them the ideal combination of a sweet and tangy flavor.
This recipe will turn any Brussel sprout non-believers into believers with just one bite.
I guarantee that you’ll be making these crispy brussels sprouts over and over again because it’s quick to make and so tasty too.
I love the bits of leaves that fall off and become extra crispy. They just might be my favorite part!
An air fried brussel sprout has great texture, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
Now you can always roast your Brussel sprouts in the oven but you won’t be getting that same crispiness as you do in the air fryer.
Brown Sugar Roasted Brussels Sprouts is a recipe that cooks in the oven and is truly divine. You’ll definitely want to give that recipe a try too.
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So I highly recommend investing in an air fryer. You’ll be so happy that you did and actually my favorite air fryer is very affordable.
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Brussel Sprouts FAQ’s
When cooked properly, Brussels sprouts take on a sweet nutty flavor.
Yes, you should trim the bottom end off of Brussel sprouts.
You should also remove and discard any wilted or discolored leaves.
Yes, it is safe to eat raw brussels sprouts. I actually love this easy Brussel Sprouts Salad recipe.
How to make Brussel sprouts in the air fryer
Scroll down for the full air fryer brussels sprouts recipe and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange half of the sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook 12 minutes or until tender with crispy leaves.
- Toss in half of the Balsamic glaze.
- Repeat with remaining sprouts and glaze.
How to roast Brussel sprouts in the oven
Don’t have an air fryer? No worries, just follow these oven roasting instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Prepare Brussel sprouts as directed in the recipe below.
- Arrange sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast 25 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from oven and toss with Balsamic glaze.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Make air fried brussels sprouts in batches so you don’t crowd the sprouts otherwise they will not get crispy
- Be sure air fry sprouts in a single layer so that they get crispy
- Sprinkle with cooked crispy bacon for air fryer Brussel sprouts with bacon
- Add toasted almonds
- Top with Parmesan cheese before serving
Substitutions
- Substitute fig glaze for the balsamic glaze. So delicious!
- Toss with 100% pure maple syrup in place of the balsamic glaze
Storage
- You can store these Brussel sprouts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
- To reheat, microwave the sprouts or warm them up in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
What to serve with Brussels sprouts
Air Fryer Brussel sprouts will be a delicious accompaniment when served with:
Air fryer recipes for beginners
- Air Fryer Cauliflower
- Air Fryer Tofu
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
- Air Fryer Chicken Legs from Jersey Girl Cooks
- Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Variations
- Teriyaki Brussel Sprouts - toss with teriyaki sauce
- Maple Brussels Sprouts - toss with 100% pure maple syrup
- Buffalo Brussel Sprouts - toss with buffalo sauce
Ingredients for air fried Brussel sprouts
- Brussels sprouts
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- pepper
- Balsamic glaze
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic Glaze
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts , trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic glaze
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Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- In a large bowl, combine Brussel sprouts, olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange half of the sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook 12 minutes or until tender with crispy leaves.
- Toss in half of the Balsamic glaze.
- Repeat with remaining sprouts and glaze.
Notes
- Make this recipe in batches so you don’t crowd the sprouts
- Be sure air fry sprouts in a single layer so that they get crispy
- Sprinkle with cooked crispy bacon for air fryer Brussel sprouts with bacon
- Add toasted almonds
- Top with Parmesan cheese before serving
- Substitute fig glaze for the balsamic glaze. So delicious!
- Toss with 100% pure maple syrup in place of the balsamic glaze
I've never been one for brussel sprouts, but this dish looks delicious! Might have to try them again!
Looks great! Think I might try it adding some dried cranberries. What do you think?
Yes Sally, there are dried cranberries in this recipe and they add delicious bursts of sweetness!
Delicious and simple to prepare.
Amazing! I made these tonight and really enjoyed them! Thank you for sharing!
I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know. Happy Cooking, GG
These air fryer brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze look so flavourful and delicious, I can't wait to try them!
What a great recipe. I had no idea you could cook Brussel sprouts this way in the air fryer. The variations you included in the Notes of your recipe sound really tasty, too. Thanks for another winner from Swirls of Flavor!
so delicious!!!! its my favorite way to have brussels sprouts! thanks for the link to the balsamic glaze -
You had me at balsamic glaze! These Brussels sprouts look absolutely fantastic. Love all that flavor.
So easy to make and so delicious too! Enjoy!
The air fryer can do anything! These were so easy and good. The crispy edges were my favorite part, TY!
My husband is going to love this. Thanks for sharing.
I love how the tangy glaze perfectly complements the brussels sprouts. I couldn't believe it when everyone ate their vegetables without complaint! Brussels sprouts can be a hard sell around here so thanks for the great recipe!
So happy that everyone ate their vegetables!
Enjoy!
The air fryer makes everything taste good!
I have an abundance of Brussels Sprouts and I am so lucky because this recipe is just what they needed. Using the air fryer is a game changer for making Brussels Sprouts. Adding the balsamic glaze is the perfect topping. We love this recipe and it's such an easy side dish to prepare.
So happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe Eileen! It is one of my family's favorites too!