Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts are a simple recipe that you can easily cook up in your Air Fryer! Just wait until you give these roasted Brussel Sproutswith parmesan a try! A keto side dishthat is loaded with crunch and flavor. Crispy Brussels Sprouts that are a side dish. Grab that air fryer basket and get to cooking.

In a matter of minutes, you’re going to have perfectly cooked Brussel Sprouts that everyone (even the kids!) are going to be gobbling up! Parmesan cheese and pork rind crumbs are the coating for this low carb recipe. Crispy edges that melt in your mouth. This side dish will compliment your main dish!

We're actually a big fan of Brussel Sprouts but we know that some people tend to not appreciate them the way that we do.

But in all reality, they’re just adorable (and) baby cabbages, right? We love how easy they are to eat and they have such a great flavor that compliments almost any meal.

This Brussels Sprouts Recipe Is…

• An easy recipe
• Made with healthy vegetables
• Easy side dish
• Roasted brussels
• Crispy sprouts

Ingredients Needed

Here are the basic ingredients you need for this parmesan brussels sprouts recipe. Try our air fryer style vs a classic roasted brussels sprout!

• Brussels Sprouts
• Little Oil
• Parmesan Cheese
• Pork Rind Crushed
• Garlic Powder
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper

Are Brussel Sprouts Healthy?

Yes, they’re healthy! In fact, Brussel Sprouts are considered a superfood that packs quite the nutritious punch. Not only are they high in fiber but they also have a lot of minerals and vitamins in them as well!

When you use your Air Fryer to cook them up, you’re giving them a whole new life that your family didn’t even know existed.

How to Make Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Full steps and directions are in the printable recipe card featured at the bottom of the post. This is a visual walk through on how to make them.

1. Preheat the air fryer.
2. Wash and prep the Brussels sprouts as directed.
3. Coat your sprouts in oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Then in a bowl add your crushed pork rinds and parmesan cheese.
5. Cook your sprouts for a bit, then remove and mix with pork rinds and continue cooking.
6. Once done remove and serve with your usual dips, or eat plain.

Is This Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe Keto Friendly?

Yes, it is. If you’re on the Keto diet and are looking to maintain your eating habits, this is one side dish recipe that you have the green light on.

It’s such an awesome feeling knowing that you’ve found a recipe that not only tastes great but keeps you on track as well.

Can we Double This Recipe?

Yes, you can. You do have to be careful though when you’re attempting to double this Air Fryer recipe.

One of the main recipes that the Air Fryer makes food cook so fast and crispy is that it has air circulating all throughout the interior of the Air Fryer.

If you have too many Brussel Sprouts stacked together or on top of each other, they’re not going to crisp up at all.

To double this recipe successfully, make certain that you cook it in batches so that all the Brussel Sprouts have the chance to get crispy and to be cooked properly.

Variations

• Top with lemon zest when done cooking
• Add maple syrup or honey for sweetness (or liquid artificial sweetener)
• Instead of garlic powder mince garlic cloves and mix with sprouts.
• Try air fryer broccoli the same as this recipe
• You could also drizzle with lemon or lime juice

Keeping leftovers

If you happen to have any of these Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts leftovers, you’re going to want to store them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge.

We try to eat all the leftovers in our house within a 48-hour timeframe so that they taste the best and most fresh at that time.

Just keep in mind that once the Brussel Sprouts cool down and are added to the fridge, they’re going to lose that crisp out edge.

It will still look cooked (and will be cooked) but you won’t have that same crunch factor as to when they’re pulled straight from the Air Fryer.

To reheat, you can put them in the microwave for about 30 seconds and check the temperature after that. If you need to heat them for more time, do so.

Practical notes

Do you have to cut the Brussells Sprouts in half to Air Fry them?

You don’t have to, but this is the way that works best to have them cook all the way through in the most efficient way.Plus, cooking them in half gives you more bites to share with the ones that you live and even more crunchy outer edges to love as well. Are you geared up and ready to learn how to cook your Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer? You’re never going to want to go back to steaming them ever again!

Does the size of Brussels sprouts matter?

The size of the sprouts should be around 1 inch in diameter. You will find larger sprouts can become sour and leave a less appetizing flavor. The common problem is many thing larger is better. Skip large sprouts and reach for small.

Do you trim Brussels sprouts?

We prep our sprouts. If you buy stalk of brussels sprouts, just remove from the stocks. Then you will place brussel sprouts in a bowl, and begin working on one sprout at a time. On a clean surface area, trip the end, and if need be peel a layer of the leaves off. Place in a bowl, then rinse under cold water.

Are Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts Crispy?

The outer layer does have quite a nice crisp to it. But once you bite into the Brussel Sprouts, you’re going to find that the center is perfectly and soft like they’re meant to be. We like to think of the outer leaves our “crisp” and when you take a bite, it’s so much fun to actually hear that crunch come through!

Ingredients

Makes 5 servings

• 1 lb Brussel Sprouts, trimmed and cut into half
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds, or bread crumbs if not keto
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

• 1 Air Fryer

Method

1. Start by preheating your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Wash, prep and cut brussel sprouts in half. This will help them get extra crispy.
3. In a bowl place your halved sprouts, 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper to taste, garlic pwoder. Stir well so it is evenly coated.
4. Place your brussel sprouts on a lined tray with parchment paper. Or you can set them on an air fryer basket.
5. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the brussel sprouts begin to soften a bit and turn brown.
6. Then in a bowl mix your other part of oil, parmesan cheese, and pork rinds.
7. Remove partially cooked brussel sprouts and sprinkle with the parmesan mixture, and place back in your air fryer for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
8. Serve your air fryer brussel sprouts as a low carb side dish, snack, or main dish if vegetarian.

Kitchen notes

Brussels Sprouts Size –

Aim for 1 inch in diameter size sprouts. They offer the best flavor. Oil – Make sure to spritz the sprouts with a little oil if you find they are not becoming golden brown. Lemon – Drizzle with fresh lemon juice or lemon zest at the end for added flavor.