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Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

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Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!

Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!

These crispy Brussels sprouts are going to blow your mind! They are AMAZINGLY delicious, crunchy, cheesy, salty, and soooooo good! They are the best Brussels sprouts I’ve ever had! Making them in the air fryer took half the time of roasting (recipe here) and was so easy! I highly recommend you try these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts as a side dish during your next meal!

I have tons of healthy dinner ideas to go along with these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts as well! Make sure you try these Air Fryer Zucchini fries, Air Fryer Butternut Squash, Air Fryer Avocado Fries or Air Fryer Asparagus Fries too!

Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!

Now, these are NOT your Grandma’s Brussels Sprouts. You may think you HATE Brussels sprouts, but trust me, you are WRONG! You need to either roast or Air fry. Brussels sprouts to make them crispy and delicious. Boiled soggy Brussels are no one’s friend, and if that is the way you have tried them, you need to try them cooked correctly ASAP.

How to make Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts:

**scroll all the way down for the full printable recipe and ingredient list**

  • Prep the Brussels sprouts; chop off the little stem at the bottom, then cut them in half.
Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
  • Using a medium or large bowl, place the halved Brussels sprouts into the bowl, then add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper and toss them around to coat.
Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
  • Using an Air Fryer, spread the Brussels sprouts into the basket, then close and turn the air fryer to 400 degrees and set to 5 minutes.
Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
  • While those are cooking, get 1/4 cup of bread crumbs and 1/4 cut parmesan cheese (I like to use freshly grated, but you can use pre-grated as well, just NOT the sprinkle type of parmesan). Once the timer beeps, open the air fryer and carefully mix the Brussels sprouts around.
Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
  • Spread them back in an even layer, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs and cheese over the tops. Close the Air fryer. and set for 5 more minutes at 400 degrees.
Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
  • When the time is up, remove the Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts and serve immediately!
Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!

The Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels sprouts come out super crispy, cheesy, seasoned perfectly and majorly delicious! 

Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!

Are Brussels sprouts healthy or good for me?

**see recipe card for specific recipe nutritional information**

Yes!!! Brussels Sprouts are one of the healthiest foods you can consume, and they have very little calories for the amount of nutrients they provide!

  • They are one of the better green vegetable sources of protein, and just one serving meets the daily vitamin C and vitamin K requirements. One cup provides:
    • 195% of vitamin K, 125% of vitamin C, and 10 percent or more of vitamin A, vitamin B-6, folate, potassium, and manganese
  • There are many potential health benefits associated with Brussels sprouts, including eye and bone protection. 
  • Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of Brussels sprouts and similar cruciferous vegetables can decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality.
  • Brussels sprouts should not be overcooked as this reduces nutrient levels.
Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!

What type of Air Fryer should I use for Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts?

I suggest using a larger air fryer, and making sure you can spread the Brussels Sprouts in an even layer. There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my OMORC Air Fryer XL, 5.8QT Air fryer! Here are some great options:

Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts make the perfect side dish, or even meal in my case! Taking only TEN minutes to make, they’re super quick, easy, and majorly delicious! Serve these alongside a One Skillet Hamburger Casserole or Air Fryer Chicken Legs for a balanced meal!

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4.4 from 23 votes
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Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
 

Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 132 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Brussels Sprouts, ends trimmed and cut in half
  • 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBS balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions

  1. Using a medium or large bowl, place the halved Brussels sprouts into the bowl, then add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper and toss to coat.

  2. Using an Air Fryer, spread the Brussels sprouts into the basket, then close and turn the air fryer to 400 degrees and set timer to 5 minutes.

  3. Once the timer beeps, open the air fryer and carefully mix the Brussels sprouts around.

  4. Spread them in an even layer, then sprinkle the breadcrumbs and cheese over the tops (some might fall down into the cracks, that’s okay). Close the Air Fryer and set for 5 more minutes at 400 degrees.

  5. When the time is up, remove the Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts and serve immediately

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Recipe Notes

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Info per serving: 132 calories, 5 grams fat, 17 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 7 grams protein. 

Weight watchers: 4 points per serving

Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
Crispy, cheesy, and majorly delicious; these Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!

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  17. Audrey says

    3 stars
    The flavor was great but the texture was a little off…there were dry but very chewy and hard to eat, almost seemed somewhat raw when bitten into. Not sure what happened…cooked exactly as recipe said.

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  19. Lorraine says

    5 stars
    I am an air fryer newbie so I test out lots of recipes. Love 💕 these brussel sprouts! Next recipe ??

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    • Allyson says

      I haven’t tried that an honestly I am not a fan of frozen sprouts as they always end up soggy, but you are welcome to give it a go! Let me know how it turns out.

      Reply

  21. Pat Smith says

    I would like to take these as a side dish for a pot luck. Apparently they wouldn’t be eaten immediately – would this recipe work?

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  22. SRB says

    3 stars
    This is a good recipe, but the brussel sprouts need to be cooked at least twice as long. If you are using small ones it might turn out ok. They weren’t cooked enough.

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  25. Julia says

    Does anyone know if I can use the sprinkle kind of Parmesan? I don’t have shreds and I know the recipe specifically says not to, but I wonder what would happen if I did?

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