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Air Fryer Keto Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Garlic Butter

Halved sprouts air fried cut-side down until browned, then tossed with a quick lemon garlic butter, done in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 1.5 tbsp avocado or light olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 small garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp toasted almonds or crushed pork rinds optional
  • red pepper flakes a pinch, optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small saucepan
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 4 minutes. Toss the dried sprout halves with the oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and the pepper.
  2. Cook cut-side down in a single layer 10 minutes. Shake, then 5 to 7 minutes more until the edges are well browned and the centres just tender.
  3. Melt the butter over low heat, add the garlic and a pinch of salt, and stir 30 to 45 seconds. Off the heat, stir in the lemon zest and juice.
  4. Toss the hot sprouts with the lemon garlic butter, then the nuts and pepper flakes.

Notes

Dry the sprouts and don't crowd — either one gives you soggy centres.
Season before and after — a pinch of salt going in, taste and adjust coming out.
Don't skip the zest — that's where the bright lemon flavour is.