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Simple Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
This Simple Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe includes all my tips and tricks to serve up perfectly soft in the middle but crispy on the outside sprouts which make a delicious side dish. Say no to bitter or soggy bullet sprouts!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 350 g Brussels Sprouts
- 1 tsp Fine/Table Salt
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Sea Salt Flakes
Instructions
- Check over 350g Brussels Sprouts. Trim any gnarly ends and remove any leaves that have brown bits or just generally don't appear appealing to eat.
- If your air fryer has a preheat setting, start this now.
To Microwave
- Put the sprouts into a microwaveable tray or bowl with lid. Add a little water.
- Microwave for 3 minutes. Check that the sprouts are tender all the way through by prodding with a sharp knife. Microwave for a further minute or two if needed.
- Drain the water well and allow the sprouts to sit without a lid so they can steam a little dry.
To Boil on the Stove
- Boil a kettle of water.
- Add the sprouts to a saucepan along with 1 tsp Fine Salt. Cover with the boiling water and add a lid.
- Bring to the boil then cook for around 5 minutes. Check that the sprouts are tender all the way through using a small sharp knife.
- Drain the water then take the lid off the pan and allow to sit and steam a little dryer without the lid for a couple of minutes.
Air Fry
- Drizzle over 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil and add 1 tsp Sea Salt Flakes. Toss to fully coat the sprouts.
- Move the sprouts into the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 200c for 15 minutes.
- You can shake the sprouts a couple of times during cooking if you feel the need but unless they are very tightly packed in, they should cook nice and evenly without shaking or turning.
Notes
- Portion Size - The portion size given assumes that the sprouts are being served as a main side. If wanting to serve as part of a larger meal like a roast dinner with multiple side options, Halve the recipe (or consider the portion number doubled).
- This recipe is tested in a Cosori Lite (CAF-LI401S) with a 3.8 litre capacity. The square(ish) shaped basket is 21cm x 21cm and 24cm on the diagonal.
- Not all models advise preheating is required. Please follow the recommended instructions for your model. Mine has a specific preheat setting which is 4 minutes at 205c.
- For this recipe, I managed to fit in 350g of brussels sprouts with loads of room for air flow. I could easily fit in 600g or even 700g if needed. They may need an extra shake if significantly more tightly packed in.
- As all air fryer models are a little different, you may find that you can fit more or less in at a time. Some models include stacking shelves which will increase capacity.
- Required cooking times and temperatures can also vary between models and brands. If you know that your air fryer runs a little hotter than most recipes suggest, use a lower temperature. And vice versa. Equally if you find that food cooks more quickly in your machine than instructions usually state, reduce the cooking time (or check it earlier) and vice versa.
Nutrition (Approx)
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1185mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg