Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
These crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts are the ultimate healthy side dish—golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor! Tossed in olive oil and savory spices, they’re ready in just 15–20 minutes for the perfect quick weeknight or holiday recipe.
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick & Easy: Ready in under 20 minutes.
Healthy Comfort Food: Full of flavor without heavy breading or frying.
Crowd-Pleaser: Even Brussels sprouts skeptics will want seconds.
Perfect for Any Occasion: Weeknights, holidays, or meal prep.
Helpful Tips
For extra crispiness, pat sprouts dry before seasoning.
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking for even browning.
Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, umami flavor without dairy—don’t skip it!
Adjust seasoning amounts to taste—lemon pepper gives a bright pop.
Ingredients
1 lb Brussels sprouts, washed, halved, loose leaves removed
1–2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp nutritional yeast
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Wash and halve Brussels sprouts, removing any loose leaves.
Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon pepper, nutritional yeast, and salt. Toss well.
Place in air fryer basket and cook at 390°F for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
