Description
Make Brussels sprouts crispy in your air fryer and coat them in a sweet, spicy, and savory Gochujang glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sprouts: Place the halved Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure crispiness.
- Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously halfway through the cooking time, until the sprouts are tender inside and deeply browned and crispy on the outside.
- While the sprouts cook, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Gochujang, honey (or maple syrup), soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Once the sprouts are done, transfer them immediately to a clean bowl. Pour the prepared Gochujang sauce over the hot sprouts.
- Toss quickly until all the sprouts are evenly coated with the glaze.
- Transfer the glazed sprouts to a serving plate. Garnish immediately with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve right away for the best texture.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, ensure the sprouts are completely dry before tossing them with oil. Excess moisture causes steaming.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, you can cook the sauce mixture in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes until slightly reduced, then toss with the sprouts.
- If your air fryer cooks unevenly, rotate the basket halfway through the cooking time in addition to shaking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0