Crispy and tender Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. A great side dish and now even easier in the air fryer! A hint of garlic and a spicy buffalo ranch dipping sauce bring the flavor level up a few notches.
When it comes to air frying your favorite vegetables, create the perfect side dish from these crispy brussels sprouts.
Healthy vegetables usually get a bad rap because they aren’t flavorful. But it’s all about finding the best way to cook them.
This is one of the greatest easy recipes for making parmesan brussels sprouts with a few simple ingredients to go along with your weeknight dinners.
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts Recipe
These crispy sprouts have become my new favorite way of making an easy side dish for dinner. If you’re a big fan of brussels sprouts, you’re going to love the crunch factor that you get the first time you make these.
It’s perfect for anyone who is looking for a low carb recipe or just wants to add more veggies into their life.
With only 6 ingredients, these tender brussels sprouts are a great way to make sure your meal plans are well rounded and delicious.
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Ingredients Needed
Brussel sprouts – If you can’t find fresh brussels sprouts, you can use frozen brussels sprouts instead.
Garlic – Replace fresh garlic cloves with garlic powder if necessary.
Buffalo hot sauce – Frank’s RedHot is a popular option, but use your favorite.
Ranch dressing – You can buy bottled ranch, or make homemade ranch.
Kitchen staples – Olive oil, salt.
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How To Make Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
First: Cut tough bottom core off the stalk of the Brussel sprouts. Remove the top single layer of outer leaves, putting them aside.
Second: Halve sprouts (or quarter for the larger sprouts), making sure that the size of the sprouts is no bigger than the width of your thumb.
Third: Mix a bit of olive oil with garlic in a medium bowl. Coat your cut Brussel sprouts in the oil and garlic mixture.
Fourth: Air fry at 350F for around 15 minutes. Shake every 5 minutes until they are nice and crispy. Repeat with the remaining sprouts.
Fifth: While they’re cooking, mix ranch and hot sauce to make the dipping sauce.
Serving Suggestions
I like these with a dipping sauce like my bang bang sauce, my comeback sauce, or this fry sauce.
How long do they last?
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep them in an airtight container.
Reheat in the oven or toss back in the air fryer until heated through.
Can I make these in the oven?
Sure can! Spread them out on a baking sheet and bake at 400F until crispy and golden brown. Shake the pan or stir around a few times so they cook evenly.
Tapas Tips & Tricks
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. To reheat, pop in the oven or back in the air fryer.
- If you prefer sweet over salty, mix honey and soy sauce in equal parts for a dipping sauce.
- To kick your brussel sprouts up a notch, add in some salty bacon and top with parmesan cheese, onion powder, lime juice, or black pepper.
- To avoid using a ton of oil, try buying a cooking spray, rather than drizzling from the bottle.
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This crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe is super delicious and make super crispy sprouts. Perfect as an appetizer or an afternoon snack.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
Brussels Sprouts
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts ~ 2 cups
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Buffalo Ranch Dip
Instructions
- Trim sprouts by cutting off the section that attaches to the stalk and remove any loose leaves and save the leaves.
- Half or quarter the sprouts to be all the same size, not larger than the diameter of your thumb.
- Mix the olive oil and garlic in a bowl.
- Toss the quarters/halves in the oil and garlic mixture.
- Add them to the airfryer and cook at 350F for 15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, checking for your level of doneness that you prefer.
- While they are cooking, prep the buffalo ranch dip by mixing the ranch and hot sauce to your level of spiciness.
- When the sprouts are done, remove to a serving bowl.
- Toss the loose sprout leaves in the leftover oil/garlic mixture.
- Add to airfryer basket and cook at 350F for 1-3 minutes or until crispy but not burnt.
- Remove and eat as a snack or sprinkle on top of sprout quarters/halves as a nice crunchy topping.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. To reheat, pop in the basket and cook at the same air fryer temperatures mentioned in the recipe, adding a few extra minutes to account for having been in the fridge.
- If you prefer sweet over salty, try creating a mixture of sweet maple syrup and soy sauce to toss your brussel sprouts in.
- To kick your brussel sprouts up a notch, add in some salty bacon and top with parmesan cheese, onion powder, lime juice, or black pepper. You can also add some additional salt, based on your preferences.
- For tender and flavorful brussel sprouts without the crunch, try cooking the whole thing in the instant pot instead.
- To avoid using a ton of oil, try buying a cooking spray, rather than drizzling from the bottle.
Nutrition
(Originally published 06/24/19 – Photos and recipe notes updated 11/05/22 for better user experience.)
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Karen
Thursday 23rd of April 2020
This turned out exactly as pictured! Super easy, very good - probably the best Brussel sprouts I've ever made.
Tricia
Monday 13th of April 2020
Very easy and very good! Didn't even make the sauce, we ate it right from the air fryer. Quartered all brussel sprouts and added the leaves that fell off about 1/2 way through cooking.
EloSchu
Sunday 2nd of February 2020
First time using my AirFryer and loveeeee this recipe.... cannot believe how easy, delicious and crispy these are!! Thank you for sharing...I will be topping these with some balsamic cream.
Jennifer
Monday 3rd of February 2020
Thank you! That balsamic cream sounds amazing!
Grace
Friday 19th of July 2019
Delicious!
Kathy
Wednesday 3rd of July 2019
I borrowed my mom's airfrier because I wanted to make this recipe. I am glad I did! It was absolutely delicious!