Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts With Balsamic Recipe

overhead view of air fryer Brussel sprouts on a white plate

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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts With Balsamic Recipe

This easy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts recipe requires 8 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to prepare. Tossed with balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and a blend of seasonings, air-fried to crispy perfection, then topped with beads of pomegranate and a sprinkle of coconut, this is a healthy, low calorie, low fat vegetable side dish that pairs well with just about anything.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: All

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 85kcal

Author: Deborah

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

1 lb Brussel sprouts washed, trimmed & halved
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Start by washing Brussel sprouts with a fruit and vegetable wash or hot soapy water. Rinse well. Pat dry. With s sharp knife, cut the ends off. This makes it super simple to trim the old or damaged outer leaves, as they literally fall off, almost completely. Slice in half. TIP: if you prefer your sprouts more tender in the middle, soak for 10 minutes in cold water prior to preparing.
Add halved Brussels to a medium bowl, along with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper.
Toss to coat all ingredients with a large spoon. Spray the air fryer basket with a light coat of cooking spray.
Add the Brussel sprouts to the air fryer basket in a single layer. (It's ok if there is some overlapping). Cook at 370F/188C for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 minutes to ensure the sprouts don't burn. At the end of 12 minutes, if they are not as crispy as you like, increase the temperature to 400F/204C and cook for another 2-3 minutes, 15 minutes total.
Remove from basket and add Brussels to a plate.
Top with your favorite toppings. I used fresh pomegranate seeds and coconut shreds, but you can use whatever you have on hand. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate.
If you prefer your Brussels more tender in the middle, soak them in cold water for 10 minutes prior to preparing. Then proceed as per instructions.
Be sure to shake sprouts every 4 minutes to prevent them from becoming too crispy.
Because air fryer temperatures, wattage and sizes of Brussel sprouts vary, you may need to adjust the cooking time. To get it right, simply shake/toss Brussels every 4 minutes in the air fryer and stop cooking once they are golden brown with a few charred leaves.

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