Easy Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

Air fryer frozen Brussels sprouts is a simple side dish that takes only 20 minutes! You only need sprouts, oil, and salt; the air fryer will do the rest of the work!

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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

Ready for a quick snack or easy side dish? Open a bag of frozen sprouts and pop them into the air fryer. Okay, there are a couple more steps, but not many. When the sprouts are done, you will have a crispy layer on the outside and soft steamed sprouts on the inside.

Why I Love this Sprouts Recipe

• Healthy side dish for dinner that is full of flavor
• Loads of flavor using simple ingredients
• Dress up the flavor according to the glaze or dipping sauce

Air Fryer Models

Air fryers have easily become the kitchen appliance without which I cannot live. Thanks to air circulation, vegetables are easily cooked, healthier, and have a perfect texture. There are many different models available now. I have both a small and a large model. The small size works great if you make a few Brussels sprouts for one person. For more than one person, you will want a larger-sized model.

• Small Model
• Large Model
• Two Drawers Model
• Countertop Convection Oven Model

Ingredients

• Frozen Brussels Sprouts
• Olive oil or avocado oil
• Salt
• Garlic powder (optional)

Frozen Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Air Frying Time and Temperature Chart

Temperature (°F)	Cooking Time
350	18-20 Minutes
375	17-18 Minutes
400	12-16 Minutes
425	10-12 Minutes
450	8-10 Minutes

Alternative Cooking Method: Oven Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Spread the Brussels sprouts evenly across a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time. Add additional time as needed.
• Note: For extra crispiness, slice the Brussels sprouts in half. Lay the flat side on the baking sheet. Leave undisturbed for the entire cooking time.

Glaze Recipes

You can enjoy Brussels sprouts as they are or top them with a glaze for a unique flavor. Bollow one of the recipes below. Once cooked, drizzle the glaze on top of the air-fried Brussels sprouts on their serving platter.

Favorite Flavors	Ingredients	Instructions
Asian Sesame	* 2 tablespoon soy sauce * 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon rice vinegar * 1 teaspoon honey or blue agave ½ teaspoon grated ginger Sesame seeds, for garnish	In a saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a simmer, making a balsamic reduction. Stir in honey and season with salt and pepper. Continue simmering until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool before drizzling over roasted Brussels sprouts.
Balsamic Glaze	* 1 cup balsamic vinegar * 2 tablespoon honey or blue agave * Salt and pepper, to taste	In a saucepan, bring balsamic vinegar to a simmer making a balsamic reduction. Stir in honey and season with salt and pepper. Continue simmering until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool before drizzling over roasted Brussels sprouts.
Creamy Dijon	* 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard * 2 tablespoon heavy cream or coconut cream * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste	Whisk together Dijon mustard, heavy cream, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the creamy Dijon over the roasted Brussels sprouts. Serve immediately for a rich and tangy flavor experience.
Maple Pecan	* ¼ cup maple syrup * ¼ cup chopped pecans * 1 tablespoon melted butter or vegan butter * Salt, to taste	Combine maple syrup, chopped pecans, and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until the pecans are well-coated. Roast the pecan mixture in the oven until the pecans are toasted and caramelized. Drizzle over roasted Brussels sprouts and add a sprinkle of salt.
Parmesan Herb	* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan cheese * 2 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or parsley) * 1 tablespoon olive oil * Salt and pepper, to taste	Mix grated Parmesan cheese, chopped herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss the roasted Brussels sprouts in the Parmesan herb mixture until evenly coated.

Pomegranate Glaze: Perfect for Christmas

I like to serve this side dish topped with pomegranate glaze as part of a Christmas meal. The color is festive and brings a pop of color to the table. This is my favorite glaze.

Glaze/Topping	Ingredients	Instructions
Christmas Pomegranate Glaze	* 1 cup pomegranate juice * ¼ cup honey or blue agave * 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar * ½ teaspoon orange zest * Salt and pepper, to taste * ½ cup pomegranate arils (seeds)	Combine pomegranate juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, orange zest, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Allow the mixture to simmer until it thickens and reduces by about half, stirring occasionally. Once the glaze has thickened, please remove it from heat and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, mix in the pomegranate arils. Drizzle the Christmas pomegranate glaze over roasted Brussels sprouts before serving for a festive and flavorful touch.

Dipping Sauce Suggestions

For a casual feel, try serving air-fried dipping sauce on the side. Dipping sauces are usually thicker than a glaze. A few of my favorite sauces include:

• Baja Sauce
• Greek Tzatziki
• Honey Mustard Sauce
• Spicy Sraiachi Aioli
• Tahini Lemon Sauce

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Air Fryer Recipes:

• Sweet Potato Fries
• Hassleback Potatoes
• Zucchini Fries

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