Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts air fried until their outer leaves are shatteringly crispy, then tossed in a sticky, sweet-heat honey sriracha glaze. A crowd-pleasing vegan side that converts even the most dedicated sprout skeptics.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (for vegan, or use honey if not strictly vegan)
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 tsp gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
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1
Toss 1 1/2 lbs trimmed, halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Add the sprouts cut-side down in a single layer. You may need to work in batches — overcrowding prevents crisping.
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Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Shake the basket, then continue cooking for 6-8 more minutes until the cut sides are deeply caramelized and the outer leaves are crispy.
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While the sprouts cook, whisk together 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (for vegan, or use honey if not strictly vegan), 2 tbsp sriracha sauce, 2 tsp gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce), 2 tsp rice vinegar, and 2 cloves minced garlic cloves in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
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5
Transfer the hot sprouts to a bowl. Drizzle the glaze over them and toss to coat.
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Serve topped with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 4 thinly sliced green onions.