My kid actually ate Brussels sprouts after I air fried them this way

I was at my wit's end trying to get my son to eat vegetables, especially Brussels sprouts. One evening, I tossed them in a bit of olive oil and salt, then threw them in the air fryer at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes. I shook the basket a couple times during cooking, which I learned helps them crisp up evenly. To my surprise, they came out golden and crunchy, not mushy like when I oven-roast them. My son took one bite and asked for more, which never happens. Now I make them this way every week, and it's become a staple side dish. I'm curious if anyone else has tricks for making veggies more appealing in the air fryer, or if you've had similar wins with picky eaters.

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riley71613d ago

Ugh, I wish that worked for us. My daughter still calls them "little stink cabbages" no matter how I cook them, air fryer or not. They just come out kinda bitter for me, even with all the shaking and crispiness. I've had way better luck hiding spinach in smoothies.

sage19613d ago

Can't argue with 'little stink cabbages,' @riley716.

craig.grace4d ago

My nephew would spit out spinach too, but my sister started baking it into things. She makes these carrot muffins where you can't taste the greens at all. Kid eats three at a time and has no idea.