Recipe from Simpler Savory
The recipe
Low Carb Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 14 min
- Total
- 24 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Original author values. Recipe yield: 4 servings.
- calories
- 160
2× the original author values. Recipe yield: 4 servings.
- calories
- 320
3× the original author values. Recipe yield: 4 servings.
- calories
- 480
Values are reproduced from the source recipe; this site only applies the selected linear multiplier and does not estimate nutrients.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts — trimmed, halved (quarter any very large ones)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil — or avocado oil, enough to lightly coat
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt — plus more to finish
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper — freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika — or chili powder, optional
- 0.5 medium Lemon — cut into wedges, for squeezing
- 0.25 cup Finely grated Parmesan — optional, to finish
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes — optional, to taste
- 4 slices Bacon — cooked and chopped, optional
Instructions
- Trim dry stem ends, peel any wilted outer leaves, then halve the Brussels sprouts lengthwise; quarter any very large ones for even cooking.
- Pat the sprouts very dry with a clean towel—dry leaves crisp, damp leaves steam.
- In a large bowl, toss sprouts with olive oil until lightly glossy, then sprinkle on salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika; rub seasoning onto the cut sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390–400°F for 3–5 minutes so the basket is hot.
- Arrange sprouts cut side down in a single layer in the hot basket (cook in batches if needed) and air fry at 390–400°F for 7–9 minutes.
- Shake or stir, then continue cooking 4–6 minutes more until edges are deeply golden and centers are fork-tender; bump to 400°F for the last 2 minutes for extra char if desired.
- Immediately toss with a squeeze of fresh lemon and taste; add a pinch more salt if needed.
- Finish with Parmesan, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and/or chopped cooked bacon just before serving.
- Serve hot while the edges are crisp and frilly for the best texture.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 360°F for 3–4 minutes or on a hot sheet pan until re-crisped and warmed through. Refresh with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt before serving.
Source: https://simplersavory.com/low-carb-air-fryer-brussels-sprouts/