Brussels Sprouts in Air Fryer

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12 November, 2025

🥦 Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts: Crispy and Delicious Side Dish

Discover a reinvented classic in your kitchen

If you are looking for a healthy side dish that surprises in flavor and texture, the air fryer brussels sprouts They are your best ally. With its characteristic slightly sweet flavor and crunchy texture on the outside, this dish transforms an often underrated vegetable into the star of your table. 🌱🔥

The interesting thing about this recipe is how the air fryer enhances the natural flavor of the sprouts, giving them a uniform browning without the need for frying or excess oil. Furthermore, the combination of soy sauce and Honey It provides a subtle Asian touch that makes each bite irresistible.

Beyond their flavor, these cabbages are an option nutritious and light: rich in fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants. Perfect to accompany meats, fish or even to enjoy as a main dish in a healthy and satisfying meal.

Brussels Sprouts in Air Fryer

📝 Ingredients

🥦 300 g Brussels sprouts (fresh or frozen)
🧂 Salt to taste
🌶 Freshly ground black pepper
🍯 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
🥄 1 tablespoon soy sauce
🫒 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
🧄 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
🌰 Toasted nuts (optional, to serve)

🔥 Step by step preparation

Step 1: Prepare the sprouts

If they are fresh: wash, remove damaged outer leaves and cut in half (or leave them whole as you prefer).
If they are frozen: cooking 5 minutes at 180 ºC in the air fryer without seasoning.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Step 2: Make the dressing

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, Honey, olive oil and garlic powder until obtaining a homogeneous mixture.
Pour the dressing over the sprouts and stir well to infuse them with flavor.

Step 3: Cook in the air fryer

Place the sprouts in the fryer bowl without crowding them.
Program to 180 ºC for 15-20 minutes.
Every 5 minutes, shake the bucket and check the browning. Adjust the time according to your air fryer model and the desired crispiness.

Step 4: Serve

Remove when they are golden on the outside and tender on the inside.
Sprinkle with roasted nuts if you want an extra crunchy texture.
Serve as a garnish for meats, fish or as a healthy dish on its own. 🥗

🌟 Tips and variations

For a spicier touch, add a pinch of smoked paprika either chili powder to the dressing.
If you want a more intense flavor, try caramelize honey a little before mixing it with the soy.
Combine with crispy bacon either grated cheese for a more forgiving version.

Recipe by Jesus