Brussels Sprouts (Air Fryer)

brussels sprouts in an air fryer basket near a sauce.

Brussels Sprouts (Air Fryer)

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: gluten-free

Keyword: air fryer brussels sprouts

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 99kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

If you've been disappointed with air-fried Brussels sprouts before, it's likely because they require an extra step to prevent them from burning in your air fryer. This method works better and makes them ultra-flavorful at the same time.

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Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

1 pound Brussels sprouts , halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Honey Sriracha Glaze

1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (see notes)
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon tamari
1 garlic clove , minced
½ inch fresh ginger , minced

Instructions

For the best results, bring a kettle of water to a boil. (My electric tea kettle holds 7 cups of water, so I press a button on that while I slice the Brussels.) Once the Brussels sprouts are cut in half, transfer them to a large heat-safe bowl and cover them with the boiling water. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
Drain the soaked Brussels, then return them to the bowl. Toss with olive oil and salt, then transfer them to the air fryer basket. It's okay if they overlap. Cook for 10 minutes at 350ºF.
While you wait, mix the honey sriracha glaze in the same large bowl. Stir together the honey, sriracha, tamari, garlic and ginger. When the brussels are done cooking, add them to the bowl and toss well. Return them to the air fryer to cook for 10 more minutes at 350ºF.
When the timer goes off, test the brussels sprouts for tenderness by poking them with a fork. They should be tender at this point, with crispy edges. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed, then serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is for a quarter of this batch. This information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, so it's just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Sriracha Note: I originally tested this recipe with 1 tablespoon of sriracha, but most of my taste testers thought this was a little too spicy. Feel free to use more than 1 teaspoon if you like a spicy kick.

Seasoning Note: Brussels tend to cook best (without drying out) when tossed in some sort of sauce. If you don't like the sriracha glaze suggestion, use 1 to 2 tablespoons of your favorite salad dressing. Sesame Ginger or Honey Balsamic Dressing would be excellent on these.

If you have the Cuisinart Air Fryer, it tends to run hot-- up to 50ºF hotter than a basket air fryer. So, you may want to cook these at 325ºF in that particular model.

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