Air Fryer Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved lengthwise, loose leaves removed (680 g)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (27 g)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (2 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (1 g)
• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (4 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (45 g)
• 1 medium lemon, cut into serving wedges (140 g)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional (8 g)

Instructions

1. Heat air fryer. Set air fryer to 380°F and preheat three minutes. Use the middle rack position if your appliance has shelves. Keep basket inside while it heats, so cut sides begin browning on contact.
2. Prep sprouts. Trim dry stem ends, discard damaged leaves, and halve every sprout lengthwise. Keep loose leaves with the halves; they become crisp. Pat cut surfaces dry with a towel before oiling.
3. Season directly. Place sprouts on the cutting board. Drizzle with oil, then add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Turn with clean hands until cut sides look glossy and spices distribute evenly.
4. Load with space. Arrange sprouts in hot basket with cut sides down. Keep one layer and leave finger-width gaps. Work in batches if needed; overlap leaves centers softer and edges paler.
5. Air fry. Cook for eight minutes. Shake the basket firmly, then return sprouts cut-side down where possible. Cook another four to six minutes until browned and fork-tender. Start checking early; small sprouts finish faster.
6. Add cheese and serve. Scatter Parmesan over sprouts during final two minutes. Cook until melted and browned at edges. Transfer to plates. Add parsley, lemon wedges, and pepper. Serve at once for crispest leaves.

Notes

• A 5.5-quart basket generally holds this amount in two batches. Use the first batch as the timing reference, then begin checking the second batch one minute earlier.
• Freshly grated Parmesan gives the most even cheese coverage. Pre-grated shreds work, but add them gently because lighter pieces can move around the circulating air.

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