These Air Fried Brussels sprouts are a quick and easy low carb side dish and perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday gathering. They cook up crispy in the air fryer in less than 20 minutes with a sweet caramelized layer. Low carb, keto, paleo & Whole30 compliant!
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CRISPY AIR FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
When it comes to Thanksgiving and holiday side dishes, the crispy cooked vegetables are by far my favorite! We always have a variety like Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Asparagus Maple Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash and of course crispy air fried Brussels Sprouts. You can’t beat the crispy edges and delicious nutty flavors in Brussels sprouts.
And if you’re new to the air fryer, we have a guide on How to Use An Air Fryer with some useful tips and tricks.
Brussels sprouts are naturally low carb, low in calories and high in nutrients. Also known as superfood veggies that also fit perfectly if you are following a paleo, gluten free, keto, vegan or Whole 30 diet.
The best part about air fried Brussels sprouts is how easy they are to make. Just wash and trim the sprouts ahead of time before the big Turkey day or on your Sunday meal prep and then just cook them up when you’re ready to serve them.
HOW TO TRIM BRUSSELS SPROUTS?
When preparing these mini cabbages, I like to:
- Cut off the bottom stem and then remove and discard any outer layers that are discolored. I usually keep the leaves that look nice and roast them along with the rest of the sprouts to get caramelized and crispy.
- Depending on the size, I slice the Brussels sprouts in halve, or even quarter them into uniform pieces
SO WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO COOK BRUSSELS SPROUTS?
There are a few ways to make Brussels sprouts. You can make slow cooker Brussels sprouts , roasted Brussels sprouts in the oven or toss them in the air fryer for the crispiest and easiest method!
And if you’re new to the air fryer, we have a guide on How to Use An Air Fryer with some useful tips and tricks.
All you really need to do is coat your Brussels sprouts with a little bit of olive oil, spread them in the air fryer basket and let the air fryer do its thing. You end up with batch of delicious veggies and it couldn’t get much simper to put together.
Dress up your roasted Brussels sprouts with some garlic, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan or even some bacon for an extra layer of flavor.
So wanna know how do you make Brussels sprouts crispy? There are a few ways to insure that your Brussels get as crispy as possible.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS:
- Trim off the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and cut off the bottom. Slice in half lengthwise.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Feel free to add other seasonings you like – smoked paprika, oregano or Italian seasoning are some great options.
- Lay flat in a single layer (making sure there is no overlapping) in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400F for about 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through
- Season or sprinkle with some balsamic vinegar, grated Parmesan or add a touch of sweetness with a hint of sugar-free maple syrup (Lakanto).
HOW TO TRIM BRUSSELS SPROUTS?
When preparing these mini cabbages I like to:
- Cut off the bottom stem and then remove and discard any outer layers that are discolored. I usually keep the leaves that look nice and air fry them along with the rest of the sprouts to get caramelized and crispy.
- Depending on the size, I slice the Brussels sprouts in halve, or even quarter them into uniform pieces
ARE BRUSSELS SPROUTS KETO?
Yes! Brussels sprouts are a great vegetable to add to your low carb keto or weight loss journey since they are not only low carb, they are high in calcium, potassium and have zero saturated fat.
WHAT GOES GOOD WITH AIR FRYER BRUSSELS SPROUTS?
These air fried Brussels sprouts are perfect on their own or you can pair them with air fryer delicata squash, in a salad or as a low carb keto side dish to these recipes:
Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Turkey
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic
These Air Fried Brussels sprouts are a quick and easy low carb side dish and perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday gathering. They cook up crispy in the air fryer in less than 20 minutes with a sweet caramelized layer. Low carb, keto, paleo & Whole30 compliant!
- 1.5 lbs Brussels sprouts , ends & leaves trimmed, sliced in half vertically
- 1 1/2 tablespoon avocado or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 teaspoon fine sea salt , or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- toasted pecans
- Parmesan cheese
- balsamic vinegar / glaze
- Trim off the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and cut off the bottom. Discard any discolored leaves. Slice each sprout in half lengthwise.
Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Feel free to add other seasonings you like – smoked paprika, oregano or Italian seasoning are some great options.
Lay flat in a single layer (making sure there is no overlapping) in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400F for about 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through
- Season or sprinkle with additional sea salt, if desired, and serve immediately.
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