Air Fryer Beginner 20 min

Crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts

Name: Crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: north-american
Ingredients: 500 g Brussels sprouts; 30 ml olive oil; 3 ml salt; 2 ml black pepper; 3 ml garlic powder

Crispy outside, tender inside — the method that converts Brussels sprouts skeptics.

Steps

01
Halve the Brussels sprouts and remove any damaged outer leaves.
02
Toss sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
03
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
04
Place sprouts in the basket, cut side down. Don't overlap.
05
Cook 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Why it works

What is caramelization?

Caramelization is the browning of sugars when exposed to high heat (above 160°C). As sugars break down, they form hundreds of new flavor compounds — nutty, sweet, slightly bitter, complex. It's why a roasted Brussels sprout tastes nothing like a boiled one, even though it's the same vegetable.

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