{"id":102932,"date":"2025-12-05T10:39:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T10:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/05\/crispy-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-air-fryer\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T10:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T10:39:20","slug":"crispy-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-air-fryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/05\/crispy-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-air-fryer\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts (Air Fryer)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts coated in brown sugar for the perfect sweet-savory bite. Quick, caramelized, and an easy side everyone loves.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts coated in brown sugar for the perfect sweet-savory bite. Quick, caramelized, and an easy side everyone loves.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, <strong>done in minutes<\/strong>, and the brown sugar <strong>caramelizes <\/strong>them perfectly! <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts--1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of air fryer brown sugar Brussels sprouts. \" class=\"wp-image-323023\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-why-you-ll-be-making-these-on-repeat\">Why You\u2019ll Be Making These On Repeat<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Air Fryer:<\/strong> Cooking Brussels sprouts in the air fryer cuts cook time, so you can whip these up fast as a side or snack in no time. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Simple ingredients, big payoff.<\/strong> You get rich caramelization and layered flavor with a few simple ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eat Your Greens:<\/strong> Brussels sprouts are a superfood loaded with fiber and nutrients. You\u2019ll feel good snacking on these, and I bet your kids will too!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-ingredients\">Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled brown sugar Brussels sprouts ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-323136\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled brown sugar Brussels sprouts ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-323136\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsAirFryerBrusselsSprouts-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Brussels Sprouts:<\/strong> Pick the same size Brussels sprouts so they all cook evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balsamic Vinegar:<\/strong> A little tang to balance out the sweet flavors!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-recipe\">Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-brussel-sprouts\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Brussels sprouts<\/a>, you HAVE to make these. And even if you\u2019re not a fan, you will be after trying these. They are a great side for Thanksgiving or a weeknight dinner. <\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Prepare: <\/strong>Line the air fryer basket with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/reynolds-kitchens-unbleached-parchment-air-fryer-liners-30ct\/-\/A-93670793#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">air fryer parchment paper liner<\/a>. Cut\u00a0the Brussels sprouts\u00a0in half and remove any loose leaves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whisk Sauce:<\/strong> In a large bowl, whisk together\u00a02 tablespoons olive oil,\u00a03 tablespoons brown sugar,\u00a01 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and\u00a0salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toss to Coat:<\/strong> Add the Brussels sprouts to the sauce, then toss to coat them evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air Fry: <\/strong>Pour the sauce-coated Brussels sprouts into the lined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/bella-4qt-slim-air-fryer\/-\/A-94218963?preselect=92080034#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">air fryer<\/a> and air fry at 390\u00b0F for 5 minutes. Open the air fryer and shake the Brussels sprouts, then cook for an additional 5 minutes or until tender and golden brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-numbered\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323077\" alt=\"Air fryer basket with and air fryer parchment liner in it. \" class=\"wp-image-323077\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323077\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Air fryer basket with and air fryer parchment liner in it. \" class=\"wp-image-323077\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323076\" alt=\"Bowl of sauce ingredients whisked together. \" class=\"wp-image-323076\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323076\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of sauce ingredients whisked together. \" class=\"wp-image-323076\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323078\" alt=\"Someone stirring the Brussels sprouts with the brown sugar sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-323078\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323078\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone stirring the Brussels sprouts with the brown sugar sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-323078\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323079\" alt=\"Sauce coated sprouts in the air fryer basket ready to be cooked. \" class=\"wp-image-323079\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323079\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sauce coated sprouts in the air fryer basket ready to be cooked. \" class=\"wp-image-323079\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-.jpg&amp;description=Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"322954\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-322955\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"322955\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-2095496277\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-2095496277\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-322955-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-322955-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"322955\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-322955-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Line the air fryer with a parchment paper liner. Cut <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-322955-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 pound Brussels sprouts<\/span> in half and remove any loose leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-322955-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, whisk together <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-322955-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons olive oil<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-322955-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 tablespoons brown sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-322955-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-322955-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">salt and pepper to taste<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-322955-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the Brussels sprouts to the sauce, then toss to coat them evenly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-322955-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the sauce-coated Brussels sprouts into the liner and air fry at 390\u2109 for 5 minutes. Open the air fryer and shake the Brussels sprouts, then cook for an additional 5 minutes or until tender.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-322955-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Storage &amp; Reheating Instructions<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong>\u00a0Store leftover Brussels sprouts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheating:<\/strong>\u00a0Warm in the microwave for 1\u20132 minutes, or in the air fryer for a few minutes at 350\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-322955-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">148<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">458<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">855<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">96<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">56<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-air-fryer-recipes-to-try\">More Air Fryer Recipes To Try<\/h2>\n<p>Brussels sprouts aren\u2019t the only thing that cook up quickly and perfectly in an air fryer. <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-potatoes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Potatoes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/air-fryer-zucchini\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">zucchini<\/a>, and so much more! Check it out and let me know your favorite vegetable to cook in your air fryer. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Cooked air fryer Brussels sprouts still in the air fryer basket. \" class=\"wp-image-323024\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked air fryer Brussels sprouts still in the air fryer basket. \" class=\"wp-image-323024\" title=\"If you don\u2019t normally love Brussels sprouts, this version might surprise you. The air fryer makes these brown sugar Brussels sprouts crisp, done in minutes, and the brown sugar caramelizes them perfectly! \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Air Fryer Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/air-fryer-brussels-sprouts-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-brussels-sprouts\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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