5 from 82 votes

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts – Easy and Crispy! (VIDEO)

Name: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (SUPER CRISPY!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Brussels Sprouts (roots trimmed and halved lengthwise); 2 tbsp neutral-flavored oil; ½ tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp honey; Neutral-flavored oil spray

By Chris JoePublished Nov 10, 2025

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Servings: 2

30 mins

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My Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are the easiest way to make a super crispy, delicious side dish that will go with any meal! Toss it all together in 5 minutes and put the brussels sprouts in the air fryer – it’s THAT easy!

Crispy air fryer brussels sprouts in a bowl.

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A Note from CJ

The easiest Brussels Sprouts recipe ever!

I love my Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe so much but I know many people prefer using the air fryer – so I developed this Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe! It’s super easy – all you have to do is mix in the seasonings, give the brussels sprouts a generous spray of oil, and put them in the air fryer! The brussels sprouts turn out SO crispy, tender, and delicious!

Easy side dishes are my jam – try my creamy Mashed Potatoes, Baked Mac and Cheese , Honey Roasted Carrots, Creamed Corn, Potatoes au Gratin, Twice Baked Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, and Roasted Green Beans with Bacon!

Super crispy and got a nice char on them that my husband loved. Super easy and delicious!

– Jen

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Ingredient Tips

Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!

brussels sprouts: use brussels sprouts of similar sizes. The more even and uniform the sizes are, the more evenly they will cook in the air fryer.
garlic powder: for this recipe, I prefer garlic powder over fresh garlic – minced garlic has a tendency to burn in the air fryer.
honey: the honey helps with caramelizing the brussels sprouts – several readers have shared that they made this with hot honey to great success!

How to Make Crispy Brussels Sprouts in the Air Fryer

Cut and Season Brussels Sprouts – Trim off the root of the brussels sprouts and cut them lengthwise (vertically) into halves and transfer them to a bowl. Add the neutral-flavored oil to the brussels sprouts and season them with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and honey. Mix until all the brussels sprouts are evenly coated.

Air Fry – Place the brussels sprouts in a single layer into your air fryer basket. Remove any loose single leaves that have fallen off the brussels sprouts as they will burn. Air fry at 400F for 12-14 minutes. Give the air fryer basket a good shake to mix up the brussels sprouts, and spray with a light coating of neutral oil spray. Air fry a second time at 400F for 8-10 minutes until super crispy.

A 4 photo collage of key cooking steps showing how to make crispy air fryer brussels sprouts.

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5 from 82 votes

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (SUPER CRISPY!)

By: Chris Joe

Servings:

Prep: 5

Cook: 25

Total: 30

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These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are so easy to make and take less than 30 minutes! The brussels sprouts are super crispy and oh so delicious – sweet and salty with lots of addictive crunch!

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

▢ 1.5 lbs Brussels Sprouts, roots trimmed and halved lengthwise
▢ 2 tbsp neutral-flavored oil
▢ ½ tsp kosher salt
▢ ½ tsp black pepper
▢ ½ tsp garlic powder
▢ 1 tbsp honey
▢ Neutral-flavored oil spray

Instructions

Trim off the root of the brussels sprouts and cut them lengthwise (vertically) into halves and transfer them to a bowl.
Add the neutral-flavored oil to the brussels sprouts and season them with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and honey. Mix until all the brussels sprouts are evenly coated.
Place the brussels sprouts in a single layer into your air fryer basket. Remove any loose single leaves that have fallen off the brussels sprouts as they will burn.
Air fry at 400F for 12-14 minutes. Give the air fryer basket a good shake to mix up the brussels sprouts, and spray with a light coating of neutral oil spray. Air fry a second time at 400F for 8-10 minutes until super crispy.

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Notes

Brussels Sprouts Sizes: Yse brussels sprouts of similar sizes. The more even and uniform the sizes are, the more evenly they will cook and turn crispy in the air fryer. When the brussels sprouts vary significantly in size (smaller or larger than the rest), some brussels sprouts may burn in the air fryer, while others end up only slightly crispy or even underdone.

Cooking Times May Vary – Cooking times can vary based on the type of air fryer you are using and the size of your brussels sprouts. Make sure to check the brussels sprouts as they are cooking in the air fryer to ensure that they are done to your liking. Feel free to adjust the time according to your preferences.

Give Them a Good Shake and Be Generous with the Oil – After air-frying the first time, check the brussels sprouts and give them a good shake in the basket. This will help re-distribute them, which helps each one crisp up and turn golden brown. Make sure to spray oil again before air-frying again – the oil (fat) is the main ingredient that helps the brussels sprouts become crispy. Being generous with the oil will guarantee the brussels sprouts will turn out amazing!

Storage – Store any leftover Brussels Sprouts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The brussels sprouts will soften as they sit in the refrigerator and lose any crispiness – this is normal. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through or in the air fryer at 375F for 3-5 minutes (check for doneness and adjust to your preference).

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 667mgPotassium: 1345mgFiber: 13gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2568IUVitamin C: 289mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.