Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

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Can you air fry frozen brussels sprouts? Absolutely! Air fryer frozen brussels sprouts are a quick and easy vegetable side dish that goes with loads of different dinner dishes.

Ready in minutes and with a few simple seasonings, frozen brussels sprouts in the air fryer are just a touch easier to make than raw brussels sprouts in the air fryer!

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Air fryer frozen brussels sprouts are quite tasty!

Recipe Tips

Before you cook air fryer brussels sprouts from frozen, be sure to read through these few tips:

  • You don’t need to thaw the frozen brussels sprouts first. Simply add them to the preheated air fryer from frozen.
  • We just added a few simple spices like salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can tweak the spices however you like – maybe a bit of cayenne pepper for slight kick?
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer as this can keep the brussels sprouts from cooking evenly. We don’t have a problem fitting one pound of brussels sprouts into our 6-quart air fryer. But if yours is significantly smaller, you might have make less or cook them in two batches.
  • These frozen brussels sprouts will likely not get as crispy and brown as fresh brussels sprouts because of the excess moisture (due to being frozen). They are still amazing as a quick side dish – just don’t be surprised if they don’t end up that crispy.
  • We’ve also made brussels sprouts with bacon in the air fryer – but those were from fresh We don’t recommend putting raw bacon with these frozen brussels sprouts because the moisture is likely to keep the bacon from cooking well/crisping.

We use this air fryer for our recipes and it has been great.

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Step by Step Instructions

If you’re wondering how to cook frozen brussels sprouts in the air fryer, you can follow the recipe process photos below for the step-by-step instructions!

If you just want to know how long to cook frozen brussels sprouts in the air fryer without visuals, you can skip down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

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Add the frozen brussels sprouts, oil, and spices to a bowl.

First, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.

Meanwhile, add the frozen brussels sprouts, oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper into a bowl.

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Toss until evenly coated.

Gently toss (or mix with a spoon) until the brussels sprouts are evenly coated in oil and spices.

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Add the brussels sprouts to the air fryer.

When the air fryer is hot, add the brussels sprouts into the air fryer tray and shake the basket so that they settle into one even layer.

You don’t want to overcrowd your air fryer – this could result in the brussels sprouts cooking unevenly.

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Cook the brussels sprouts until tender.

Cook the frozen brussels sprouts at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes until tender and lightly browned.

Shake the air fryer basket approximately every 4 minutes to help with even cooking.

small white plate of green brussels sprouts on wooden board with blue cloth behind
These brussels sprouts are waiting to be eaten.

Once the brussels sprouts are done, remove them from the air fryer and serve. Enjoy!

Storage Tips

Once you air fry frozen brussels sprouts, you’ll want to eat them hot and fresh. Any leftovers can be stored in a sealed container and placed in the fridge.

We’d recommend eating the leftovers sooner rather than later because the moisture content in them will make them much softer over time!

To reheat, we’d recommend the air fryer since it can draw some of the moisture back out of the brussels sprouts.

Related Recipes

If you liked this vegetable side dish, check out these other tasty frozen veggies that you can make in the air fryer!

small white plate of green brussels sprouts on wooden board with blue cloth behind

Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts are a tasty and simple vegetable side dish. Ready in minutes right from frozen, these frozen veggies make for a dish that goes with lots of different dinner ideas!
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Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen brussels sprouts
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Meanwhile, add the frozen brussels sprouts, oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper into a bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  • When the air fryer is hot, add the brussels sprouts into the air fryer tray and shake the basket so that they settle into one even layer. You don't want to overcrowd your air fryer – this could result in the brussels sprouts cooking unevenly.
  • Cook the frozen brussels sprouts at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Shake the air fryer basket approximately every 4 minutes to help with even cooking.
  • Once the brussels sprouts are done, remove them from the air fryer and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Frozen brussels sprouts won't get as crispy as fresh ones due to the extra water content. They'll still be really tasty but don't be surprised if they end up on the softer side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 156mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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Lisa is the founder and main creator for Simply Air Fryer. As the author of two successful food blogs, she's usually found measuring ingredients, trying out new combinations, or hiding behind the camera snapping photos of food. She bought her first air fryer over 2 years ago and has since used it over 350+ times. With the help of her trusty sidekick (husband), she's created and tested lots of recipes for Simply Air Fryer.

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