American · 380°F · 16 min
Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
Crispy battered cauliflower tossed in Buffalo or sticky sauce: vegetarian wing night.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts belong in the air fryer: high heat crisps the cut side while the inside stays creamy. Halve them, toss with oil and salt, and shake once so every face browns. A little parmesan and balsamic at the table and you have the side Google keeps putting on famous air fryer menus.
Halve and trim
Flat cut side against the basket browns best. Remove tough outer leaves that fall off anyway.
Cut-side down first
One quick pass cut-side down builds a crust before you shake.
Do not overcook
Past golden they go cabbage-soft and sulfurous. Pull when deeply browned, not black.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Prep 10 min · Cook 14 min · Total 24 min · 4 servings
Crowding. Two batches for a full pound. Overlap = steamed sprouts.
Basket liner (optional). Air fryer paper basket liners are optional. They catch drips and make cleanup easier. Use the molded type that fits your basket; air flows around the sides. Never cover the whole basket floor with solid foil.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.
Prep
Toss halved Brussels sprouts with oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Halved Brussels sprouts tossed with oil and salt
Cook
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
Arrange cut-side down in a single layer. Cook 6 minutes, shake, then 6-8 minutes more until deeply golden and tender inside.
Golden Brussels sprouts in the air fryer basket Toss with parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic. Serve hot.
