Air Fryer Brussels sprouts

Air Fryer Brussels sprouts

Crispy on the edges, soft on the inside, and dusted with the perfect amount of seasoning, our Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are the perfect quick and easy veggies to make any night of the week. Once the Brussels sprouts are done in the air fryer we toss them in a sticky homemade honey soy glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds and then serve with extra sauce for dipping. (You'll want to dip.)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb brussels sprouts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp tamari

    or soy sauce

  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 large garlic clove

    minced

  • 1 tsp sambal oelek

    or more for extra spice

  • sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim the rough ends off brussels sprouts. Cut the large ones into quarters. Halve the small ones. Keep any stray leaves that fall off, we will use those!

  2. 2

    Add the brussels sprouts along with any stray leaves to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Use hands to evenly coat the sprouts. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Again, use hands to evenly coat the sprouts.

  3. 3

    Transfer half of the sprouts to the air fryer. Make sure they are spread out. You don't want them too close together or they won't crisp up. If needed, you can work in three batches (two worked for us.) Turn the airfryer on 390 degrees and set for five minutes. When there are two minutes left, sprinkle half of the stray leaves on top. Finish cooking. Check the air fryer when there is one minute left to make sure they aren't getting too brown. Transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with remaining brussels sprouts.

  4. 4

    While the brussels sprouts cook, make the glaze. Add tamari, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, water, garlic, and chili sauce to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 6-7 minutes until thickened. Be careful to watch it and make sure it doesn't boil over, if necessary, turn the heat down a little bit. The sauce is ready when it's reduced by about half and thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Set aside. It will thicken more as it cools.

  5. 5

    When all the brussels sprouts are ready, drizzle with a little bit of the glaze. Toss. Drizzle with more glaze if you wish, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with extra glaze for dipping.

Air Fryer Brussels sprouts

Air Fryer Brussels sprouts

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About this Recipe

Craving incredibly crispy Brussels sprouts without the fuss? Our Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts deliver just that – a quick and easy veggie side dish that’s anything but boring.

What sets these Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts apart is the irresistible combination of texture and flavor. The air fryer ensures each sprout achieves those coveted crispy edges while remaining wonderfully soft inside, which then gets generously coated in our vibrant, sticky homemade honey soy glaze, making them the perfect quick and easy addition to your dinner plate.

What to Expect

Prepare for a truly satisfying vegetable experience. You'll bite into Brussels sprouts with beautifully browned, slightly charred exteriors that give way to a tender, almost creamy interior. Each sprout is then enveloped in a luscious, balanced glaze that’s sweet from honey, savory from tamari and fish sauce, bright with lime and rice vinegar, and finished with a subtle kick from sambal oelek. Sprinkled with sesame seeds, this side dish offers a complex flavor profile that’s incredibly addictive.

Customization & Variations

This recipe offers simple customization for your pantry and palate. If you don't have tamari on hand, soy sauce is a perfect substitute. For those who love a bit more warmth, feel free to increase the sambal oelek to your desired spice level, or dial it back for a milder experience.

These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are so delicious, they might just become your new go-to side dish for any night of the week. Serve them alongside your favorite protein, making sure to offer extra of that irresistible honey soy glaze for dipping—you'll want every drop!

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