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    Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

    March 25, 2021 · by Kelsey Sackmann · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    frozen brussels sprouts on plate with sprinkled parmesan

    In case you missed the memo, you can cook just about anything in an air fryer. But you know what they're really good for? Turning frozen vegetables into crispy, tender bites of yum in less than 20 minutes, like these Air Fryer Frozen Brussels sprouts.

    Cooking frozen vegetables without turning them into a pile of flavorless mush is a struggle. Good news is you can make them taste great and it's super easy!

    The air fryer is one of my favorite methods, but you can check out How to Cook With Frozen Vegetables for more tips.

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    • What You'll Need
    • Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

    They're a great freezer staple! Frozen Brussels sprouts are inexpensive, filling, and versatile. Bonus: they cook more evenly than fresh Brussels sprouts, leaving you with a crispy exterior that's equally tender on the inside. 

    frozen brussels sprouts on air fry tray

    What You'll Need

    • Frozen brussels sprouts: frozen brussel sprouts cook more evenly than fresh, and they don’t require as much attention as cooking fresh brussel sprouts in the air fryer
    • Oil: coat in olive oil or avocado oil to help the brussels spouts crisp up.
    • Seasoning: a little salt and pepper goes a long way. Garlic and onion powder are not necessary, but highly recommended.
    • For simplicity’s sake, most often I serve them with a sprinkle of parmesan and a squeeze of fresh lemon. A little brightness, saltiness, and cheese. Done and done.

    How To Make Frozen Brussel Sprouts In The Air Fryer

    The best part about air frying frozen Brussels sprouts is there's no cutting and little prep required! Simply toss with a little oil, garlic, salt, and pepper and pop in the air fryer. In 20 minutes your Brussels sprouts will be crisp, tender, perfectly caramelized and NOT bitter. 

    Serve as-is or take your Brussels sprouts up a notch with these mix-ins:

    • Lemon juice
    • Balsamic reduction
    • Honey or maple syrup

    Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

    Make frozen Brussels sprouts taste amazing with this super simple recipe. Use the air fryer or oven to make the perfect roasted frozen brussels sprouts, no cutting or prep required.
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    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Author Kelsey Sackmann

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz Frozen Brussels Sprouts
    • ½ tablespoon Olive oil
    • Salt & pepepr
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
    • Parmesan cheese optional
    • Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice optional
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    Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer to 400°F. In the basket of the air fryer (or a separate mixing bowl) toss the frozen brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
    • Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook another 10-15 minutes or until slightly charred and crisp. Time may vary depending on the model of air fryer you use.
    • Remove from the basket and toss with balsamic or lemon juice and sprinkle with parmesan, if using.

    Notes

    Not all air fryers are created equal! You may need to adjust the temperature or cook time depending on your make and model. 
     
    Using an acid like balsamic or lemon juice keeps them crisp and reduces the bitter flavor. You don't have to use them but they sure are tasty!
    Tried this recipe?Don't forget to tag @kelseyandcooperskitchen!

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