The only thing better than air fryer roasted Brussels sprouts are Brussels sprouts coated in a balsamic honey glaze then cooked until they’re just a little crispy.
There is nothing like roasting Brussels Sprouts in the air fryer. It’s super fast and convenient for weeknight meals. Cooking them in a mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar is our go-to side dish. Adding a little honey to the mixture helps mellow the flavors. It also caramelizes, helping the vegetables get extra crispy.
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How To Make Air Fryer Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
To make these crispy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts in the air fryer, start by preparing your sprouts. I like to use medium Brussels sprouts, about an inch across, cut in half to increase their surface area. If your Brussels sprouts are bigger or smaller it’s ok, but try to choose ones that are roughly the same size so they all cook at the same rate. If you have a variety of sizes, cut the biggest sprouts into thirds or quarters to even things out.
Next, add the sprouts to a mixing bowl with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Give them a good stir so they all get coated with the oil and vinegar mixture. It doesn’t look like much, but I promise there’s enough to go around as long as you mix the sprouts. Let them sit and marinate for a few minutes while your air fryer heats up.
Gently lift the sprouts out of the bowl, letting any excess liquid drip away, and add them to the basket of your air fryer. Air fry at 360°F until the sprouts are tender and beginning to crisp. Then drizzle them with honey and crank the heat to get them nice and crispy and caramelized.
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Air Fryer Crispy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Recipe
The only thing better than air fryer roasted Bruseels sprouts are Brussels sprouts coated in a balsamic honey glaze then cooked until they’re just a little crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. honey
Instructions
- Cut the Brussels sprouts in half through the root end.
- Add the sprouts to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and vinegar then season generously with salt and pepper. Stir the sprouts well to ensure they’re all coated with oil and vinegar. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Heat your air fryer to 360°F. Lift the Brussels sprouts out of the bowl and into the basket of your air fryer. Cook for 8 minutes. Shake the basket vigorously to move the sprouts around in the basket. Fry another 7-12 minutes, or until the sprouts are tender and beginning to crisp at the edges.
- Drizzle the Brussels sprouts with honey.
- Fry at 400°F for 2-4 minutes, until crisp and deeply browned.
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This post originally appeared in January 2020 and was revised and republished in October 2024.
Thank you for sharing this simple and delicious recipe. I’m always looking for different ways to make veggies even more delicious than they already are. I liked how easy it was and the use of everyday ingredients.
You’re welcome, Jim! I’m so glad you loved this recipe.
I’ve been roasting any vegetables I can find since I got my air fryer. Air fried brussels sprouts (and cauliflower) work beautifully – the balsamic vinegar and honey in this recipe add a nice sweet & sour undercurrent to this delicious dish.
Paul, Thank you for the comment and rating. I’m so happy you like the recipe. I agree with you about vegetables in the air fryer. I make a veggie side dish in there just about every second day. It’s so easy with such great results!