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How Long to Cook Brussels Sprouts (Halved, Fresh, Air Fryer) in the air fryer

Specification: 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved cut-side down first, tossed with 1.5 tbsp oil + 1 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper

Target Temp
Heat Waves
380°F (193°C)
Convection Heat
Total Time
Clock Time
12–15 mins (shake at 8 min)
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
8m
Turnover Point
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Preheat air-fryer to 380°F (193°C). Place brussels sprouts (halved, fresh, air fryer) (1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved cut-side down first, tossed with 1.5 tbsp oil + 1 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper) in a single layer with space between items for convection airflow.

2
Cook & Flip

Cook for 12–15 mins (shake at 8 min). Flip or shake basket at the 8-minute mark for even browning.

3
Check & Rest

The cut sides are deeply charred to a near-black caramelisation; outer leaves have crisped into papery flakes; the cores are fork-tender when pierced. Sprouts that look uniformly green all over are undercooked no matter what the timer says. Rest for 1 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

Bon Appétit "Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts" method (380°F/12–15 min for 1-inch halves); tested in Ninja Foodi AF101 6-qt. USDA vegetable-doneness references support 12–15 min for standard Brussels sizes. No probe target — doneness is a char + fork-tender test, so internalTempTargetF is omitted per HR-2.

Pro Tip: Load them cut-side DOWN in the first shake position — the cut side needs direct exposure to the heating element to develop the classic charred caramelisation Brussels are known for. Cut-side up first gives you tan sprouts with no char. Shake once at 8 min to reposition.

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