Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (Printable)

Crisp Brussels sprouts tossed with olive oil, garlic and smoked paprika, finished with lemon — ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Finish

07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for serving)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place the seasoned Brussels sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring even spacing for proper air circulation.
04 - Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the sprouts are golden brown and crispy at the edges.
05 - Transfer the cooked Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, tossing gently to coat if desired.
06 - Drizzle with fresh lemon juice just before serving. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These come out impossibly crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, and nobody believes they were not deep fried.
  • The entire thing takes twenty five minutes from fridge to plate, which means you can make these on a weeknight without thinking twice.
02 -
  • Do not skip the shaking step halfway through, because the sprouts touching the basket need to flip to brown evenly on both sides.
  • Patting the sprouts completely dry before oiling them makes a massive difference in how crispy they get.
03 -
  • If your sprouts are very large, quarter them instead of halving so every piece gets maximum contact with the hot basket surface.
  • A tiny pinch of brown sugar mixed in with the seasonings creates a caramelized crust that tastes like candy on the edges.

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