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    Home » Air-Fryer Recipe

    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts - Browned Balsamic Butter

    Published: Sep 13, 2021 · Modified: Mar 27, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A delicious side dish recipe for the holidays or special family dinners. These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts also make a tasty appetizer for parties.
    Upclose image of air fryer brussels sprouts recipe in an orange serving bowl.
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    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Browned Butter are one of my favorite vegetable side dish recipes to make in the air fryer. They are the perfect fall side dish and are especially prominent on holiday dinner tables. They crispy on the outside with a tender bite and oh so delicious!

    Making brussel sprouts in the air fryer is probably the best way to bring out the most flavor in this cruciferous vegetable. These little mini cabbage like veggies cook up to a tender bite with slightly charred edges and are doused with a browned balsamic butter and topped with bacon.

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    Up close image of air fryer brussels sprouts coated with browned balsamic butter and topped with crispy bacon pieces.

    Air Frying Vegetables

    If you haven't made veggies in the air fryer yet, then you are completely missing out. The hot air will roast the vegetable cooking it on the inside until crisp tender and charring the outside just enough to give it that roasted flavor very similar to oven roasted.

    The first vegetable I air fried was this Air Fryer Cauliflower with Sweet Chili Sauce. It was so delicious! Then, I tried the these Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and became addicted. This brussels sprouts recipe was the next one to try in the air fryer, and I do not regret it!

    Raw sprouts that have been cut in half in a white mixing bowl.

    Ingredients

    Fresh brussels sprouts are in season from September thru February but are often available year round. When they are in season, you will typically see them in the store right on the branch. They can also be found bagged in the produce section.

    Salt and pepper to season the brussel sprouts.

    Butter, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce make the sauce that coats the brussel sprouts after they are cooked.

    Crispy fried bacon is an optional ingredient but it adds another whole level of deliciousness to the brussels sprouts.

    Seasoning the veggie with salt and pepper and a hand with a spoon on the side of the bowl.

    Serving Size

    This recipe for Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts will serve 6 people as a side dish recipe. The bacon, although optional, is included in the nutritional information in the recipe card.

    Equipment

    Air Fryer to cook the brussels sprouts.

    Medium sized mixing bowl.

    Sharp knife to trim and cut the sprouts in half.

    Small saucepan to make the browned balsamic butter.

    Air fryer tray lined up with fresh brussels sprouts before cooking.

    Instructions

    Step 1:

    1. In a medium sized bowl, drizzle the brussels sprouts with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.

    Step 2:

    1. Place the brussels sprouts in the air fryer for 5 mins at 400 degrees. Pull out the trays (or basket) and flip the sprouts over. Air fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sprouts are crispy and just tender enough to stab with a fork.

    Step 3:

    1. While the brussels sprouts are air frying, warm the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Cook until the butter begins to bubble and begins to turn brown.
    2. Remove the butter from the heat and stir in the soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
    3. Transfer the brussel sprouts to the butter sauce and toss to coat. Place the sprouts in a serving dish and sprinkle with crispy bacon.
    Flipping the brussels sprouts over on the air fryer tray.

    Serve With...

    These air fryer brussels sprouts are great served with Air Fryer Steak Bites and Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic and Chives.

    Top Tips

    • Buy brussel sprouts that are on the smaller side. If the sprouts are large it is a good idea to cut them in half.
    • If you like a more tender brussels sprout, soak them in water for 10 minutes and then pat them dry prior to placing them in the air fryer.
    • Make the bacon ahead of time and just warm it up in the microwave prior to using.

    Variations

    • For a holiday side dish eliminate the bacon and toss ½ cup of pomegranate seeds in with the air fried brussels sprouts.
    • Skip the balsamic browned butter and serve the air fryer brussel sprouts with Homemade Ranch Dressing or Chipotle Salad Dressing.
    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Browned Balsamic Butter topped with crispy bacon in an orange bowl.

    Are you new to using the air fryer? If so, then be sure to read this post on How To Use an Air Fryer to learn the best one to buy, air fryer cooking tips, cleaning tips, and more!

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    Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Veggies and Gnocchi

    Air Fried Brussel Sprouts - With Bacon & Pepper Jelly


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    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Butter

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A delicious side dish recipe for the holidays or special family dinners. These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts also make a tasty appetizer for parties.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 86 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb brussels sprouts
    • ½ tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 4 slices bacon , cooked crisp (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Place the brussels sprouts in a large bowl and cover with warm tap water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
    • Drain the sprouts and lightly pat dry with a paper towel. Dry out the bowl the sprouts were soaking in and return the dry sprouts to the bowl.
    • Drizzle the brussels sprouts with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
    • Cook the brussels sprouts in the air fryer for 5 mins at 400 degrees. Pull out the trays and flip the sprouts over. Cook an additional 5 minutes, or until the sprouts are crispy and just tender enough to stab with a fork.
    • While the brussels sprouts are air frying, warm the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Cook until the butter begins to bubble and begins to turn brown. Remove the butter from the heat and stir in the soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
    • Transfer the brussel sprouts to the butter sauce and toss to coat. Place the sprouts in a serving dish and sprinkle with crispy bacon.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 687IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Honeybunch Hunts is a website dedicated to sharing canning and dehydrating recipes, wild game recipes, fish, seafood, plant based recipes, and some DIY scattered in between. Written by Shelby Law Ruttan, is also author and owner of Grumpy’s Honeybunch, and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. Shelby has also authored two cookbooks, The One Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook.

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