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The Brussels Sprouts You Will Fight Over – Airfryer

October 9, 2013 by Tina Verrelli 27 Comments
Modified November 11, 2020 at 1:24 pm

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Updated with directions for making in my new KitchenAid Air Fryer Countertop Oven!

I recently had the great opportunity to spend some time in California.  While driving between Pebble Beach and San Francisco we passed by field after field of amazing crops.  It took me a while to figure out those fields were filled with artichokes and brussels sprouts.  These are not crops I’m used to driving by here in Pennsylvania so I was pretty amazed with them.  The image of the vast fields of brussels sprouts inspired me to try a new way of preparing them.

Special thanks to Ocean Mist Farms who gave me permission to use their brussels sprouts photos.  I was so busy gawking at the crops that I didn’t even think to stop and take some photos.

 Photo Courtesy of Ocean Mist Farms Photo Courtesy of Ocean Mist Farms  Photo courtesy of Ocean Mist Farms Photo courtesy of Ocean Mist Farms

 Rosemary Russet Potato Chips made in the Philips Airfryer. Rosemary Russet Potato Chips made in the Philips Airfryer.

I don’t have a great history with “brussel” sprouts.  In fact, when given the choice, I have passed on them every single time they were served at dinner for my entire life.  No thanks, no little steamed green mini Martian heads for me.  I remember being really young and sitting at the dinner table with my cold uneaten sprouts – missing my chocolate pudding dessert for refusing to eat them.  Those little green heads were pure evil to me…up until now.

Turns out I was wrong about brussels sprouts in a couple ways.  1.  I have been calling them “brussel” sprouts without an “s” up until this week!  Ha!  Foodie status revoked!  2.  With the correct cooking method, brussels sprouts can be amazing, craveable and worth fighting over. (I promise!)

Recently, while out for drinks and nibbles with some friends, someone ordered a fried brussels sprouts appetizer.  I don’t know what came over me, probably the cocktail, but I actually popped a sprout in my mouth! Mmm, they were caramelized, the outer leaves were crunchy salty and the insides were tender and sweet.  They were delicious!

 

 The Philips Airfryer - pretty cool looking! The Philips Airfryer – pretty cool looking!

I wanted to recreate them, but couldn’t bring myself to deep fry them.  So it seemed like a perfect way to experiment with something new in the Philips Airfryer I won this past summer.  I made airfried russet potato chips a couple weeks ago and they were amazing.  So, I hoped that it would “fry” the sprouts to perfection too!  I set to work and decided on 3 cooking methods so I could compare and share the results.  I prepared a pound of brussels sprouts roasted in the oven, a pound sautéed in a skillet and a final pound in the Philips Airfryer.  Check out the results below!

Brussels Sprouts Preparation:

Remove any tough leaves, trim the stems and cut in half vertically.  Rinse and shake dry.  Toss with olive oil and salt.

Roasted and Sautéed Brussels Sprouts:

The roasted sprouts were tender, caramelized and delicious! (photo below)  I loved the crispy browned leaves that fell off the sprouts.  The sautéed sprouts would need some work.  They browned before they got tender and just didn’t develop that yummy caramelized sweetness.  I think I should have blanched them first and maybe added some bacon ????

Airfried Brussels Sprouts:

Wow!  I take back every bad thing I ever said about brussels sprouts!  In 15 minutes, the Airfryer turned them into tender, caramelized yumminess with lots of little loose crispy leaves.

The Results:  Airfryer #1, Roasting #2, Sautéed (back to the drawing board)

If you have an Airfryer, these sprouts are a definite must do!  If you live near me and would like to borrow my Airfryer, just let me know.  Roasting them is a pretty close second place – they still get perfectly tender and caramelized, and you still get some yummy crispy bits.  I would highly recommend roasting as well.

Roasted Garlic and Thyme Dipping Sauce:

The Airfried or roasted sprouts are certainly yummy on their own.  But if you’d like to serve them with a little dipping sauce, perhaps as an appetizer, the roasted garlic and thyme mayonnaise we dipped them in was really, really good!

Thank you for spending some time in the cloud with me!

I hope you enjoy the recipe.   Tina ( :

The Brussels Sprouts You Will Fight Over

Awesome air-fryer Brussels sprouts! Plus - Roasted Garlic and Thyme sauce to dip them in!
Tina Verrelli - epicuricloud.com
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Course: Side Dish, vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, brussels sprouts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts
  • 5 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Roasted Garlic and Thyme Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons roasted garlic smashed
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

For Oven Roasting

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spread the prepared sprouts on a large baking sheet.
  • Roast for 25-35 minutes or until the centers are tender and the outsides are caramelized. Stir occasionally.

For Air Frying in KitchenAid Air Fryer Oven

  • Preheat oven to Air Fry, 400 degrees, 20 minutes. (add more time for desired doneness)
  • Add prepared brussels sprouts to basket.
  • The sprouts are done when the centers are tender and the outsides are caramelized and a bit crispy.

For Airfrying w/ Philips Airfryer:

  • Set Airfryer to 390 degrees and preheat.
  • Add prepared sprouts to basket and set timer for 15 minutes.
  • While cooking, occasionally remove and shake basket or stir.
  • The sprouts are done when the centers are tender and the outsides are caramelized and a bit crispy.

Roasted Garlic and Thyme Dipping Sauce:

  • Combine in bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be made a day ahead of time.

To Roast Garlic:

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees.
  • Slice 1/2 inch off top of garlic head to expose cloves.
  • Place on a sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Close foil around garlic head.
  • Roast on baking sheet for about 50-60 minutes or until very soft.
  • You can start the garlic before your sprouts, then continue to roast with your sprouts.
  • To roast in your Airfryer: Place foil wrapped garlic in basket and cook at 390 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Notes

Notes:

  • I use regular baking sheets, not non-stick.  You may need to reduce oven temperature by 25 degrees if using non-stick.
  • Cooking time may vary depending upon your oven and the size of sprouts.
 

Nutrition (approx. data estimated via online nutritional calculator.)

Calories: 111kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 401mg (17%) | Potassium: 305mg (9%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 603IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 66mg (80%) | Calcium: 37mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Filed Under: Appetizer, Salads / Sides / Vegetables, Sauces & Condiments, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: brussels sprouts, Ocean Mist Farms, Philips Airfryer, roasted brussels sprouts, Roasted Garlic, Roasted Garlic and Thyme Dipping Sauce

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Comments

  1. Brett C. Youmans

    October 9, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    I LOVE Brussels sprouts! Thanks for delicious inspiration!

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      October 15, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      Love your grilled brussels sprouts slaw idea!! Need to make that soon!!

      Reply
  2. Ann

    October 10, 2013 at 2:27 am

    Tina: Carolyn and I love fall spouts….so good! This is a definite must try but wish I lived closer to borrow that air fryer:)

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      October 15, 2013 at 1:16 pm

      I wish we lived closer too ) :
      Roasting is yummy as well, just takes a bit longer.
      Hugs to you both!

      Reply
  3. Nancy Hillen

    October 10, 2013 at 2:38 am

    You inspired me, I will have Brussels Sprouts this weekend!

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      October 15, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      You are the family brussels sprouts queen!! Lou and Sam look forward to them every Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  4. Ronna F

    October 10, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    I’m with you, Tina. I’ve always called them "brussel" sprouts too. And I don’t eat them. I should give these a try! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      October 15, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      Hi Ronna – I wonder how many other words I am misspelling & not pronouncing correctly??! Live & Learn!!
      Have a great week!!

      Reply
  5. Heidi Kelly

    March 12, 2014 at 12:41 am

    Tina, I do that all of the time and sometimes I make a balsamic reduction and pour that over (not a ton) and pop back in the oven for about 5-7 min. And they are out of this world!! Try it! Heidi K.

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      March 27, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      That sounds delicious Heidi!! Will def. have to try!! TY!!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer

    November 28, 2014 at 12:18 am

    Recently got an air fryer, and can’t wait to try these brussels sprouts! Thanks for trying it out and reporting to us about the results!

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      November 30, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      Hi Jennifer! So funny you just commented as we just had the brussels again last night!! I overcooked them a tad, but they were still crunchy/tender good! Enjoy the air fryer, report back any great recipes! ( : Tina

      Reply
  7. Steve

    June 2, 2016 at 8:00 am

    I own a Philips AirFryer and use it often to enjoy French Fries, Fried Plantains, Chicken Wings, Chicken Fried Steak, Homemade Sweet Potato Tater Tots, you name it! IT’S AMAZING! Everybody should have one! Just saying..

    Reply
  8. Noon Noon

    January 8, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    It looks so good. Thank you for the recipe. I really love my air fryer in that it helps me avoid greasy foods 🙂

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      January 26, 2017 at 2:19 am

      Hello! You’re welcome – enjoy! ( :

      Reply
  9. Cris Cannon

    March 11, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    Just got an air fryer. I’m going to try buttermilk chicken and brussels sprouts today. Wish me luck. I’m going to need it, ha! :-))

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      March 18, 2017 at 2:08 am

      Ooh Sounds so good Cris! Bet it was delicious!!

      Reply
  10. Jeff R

    December 27, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    Air fryer is far and away the best way to go here. I have oven-roasted brussel sprouts across various recipes and iterations for several years and just tried the air fryer for the first time ton9ght (literally 20 minutes ago) and it was amazing. You get the awesome crispiness that is, as far as my trials have gone, impossible to achieve without overcooking the entire sprout and having it be too mushy.

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      January 29, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      I agree Jeff!! Love the air fried brussels sprouts!! Happy Cooking!! Tina ( :

      Reply
  11. reviewcart

    March 24, 2018 at 8:36 am

    These look like quite the list of recipes. Do you have a favorite among them?

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      April 8, 2018 at 11:43 pm

      That would be like choosing a favorite child ( :

      Reply
  12. Jeff C.

    February 4, 2019 at 1:02 am

    Hello and thanks for the recipe. We tried it for a Superbowl appetizer and it was awesome!! I, like you have avoided these ‘sprouts’ all my life. When I was a kid, my (Drill Sargent) Dad would make me eat 5 of them…it was awful. But now, with my trusty air-fryer and this awesome recipe, we will be having them more often.

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      February 4, 2019 at 8:28 am

      Hi Jeff! So glad you enjoyed your sprouts!! Yes, I remember sitting late at the dinner table, many a night, when I was young with cold broccoli staring back at me! Take care!

      Reply
  13. Margaret Carmen

    March 18, 2021 at 11:55 am

    Sounds so good! That garlic and thyme dipping sauce will definitely elevate air-fried brussels sprouts. Looking forward to giving this a try!

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      March 18, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      Enjoy Margaret! ❤️

      Reply

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