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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.

33 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

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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 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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 minced garlic cloves in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Transfer the hot sprouts to a bowl. Drizzle the glaze over them and toss to coat.

  6. 6

    Serve topped with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 4 thinly sliced green onions.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts?

For Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts, the air fryer is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 3. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The frying oil is held at 400 F (about 205 C) in step 3. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the cut sides are deeply caramelized and the outer leaves are crispy. Step 4: cook until slightly thickened.

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts?

The entry for Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts calls for 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (for vegan, or use honey if not strictly vegan). In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Can I make Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts comes from 2 tbsp sriracha sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the sriracha and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 160 calories, with 3 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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