Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Name: Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 2 to 3
Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons [For the balsamic glaze (toss after cooking)] balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon [For the balsamic glaze (toss after cooking)] honey; 1 tablespoon [For the balsamic glaze (toss after cooking)] butter; 2 tablespoons [For topping] dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons [For topping] crumbled goat cheese or shaved parmesan; 2 tablespoons [For topping] toasted walnuts or pecans

Yield

Prep

Total

Serves 2 to 3

20m

Spray SurfaceMeal-Prep

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These Brussels sprouts get a tangy-sweet glaze after air frying for extra flavor. The balsamic glaze is made on the stovetop while the sprouts cook to prevent burning. This recipe includes all glaze ingredients and timing.

Ingredients

1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

For the balsamic glaze (toss after cooking):

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon butter

For topping:

2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese or shaved parmesan
2 tablespoons toasted walnuts or pecans

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Season it upThis variation is self-seasoned

Steps

01Toss halved sprouts with oil, salt, and pepper. Place flat-side down.
02Ready for the air fryer.
03While cooking, simmer the balsamic vinegar, honey, and butter in a small saucepan until it reduces to a thick, syrupy glaze. About 3 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon.
04Toss the hot sprouts with the glaze.
05Top with cranberries, cheese, and nuts.

The glaze is made on the stove, not in the air fryer. Balsamic vinegar in the air fryer smokes and splatters and the sugar in the honey burns. Three minutes in a saucepan while the sprouts cook gives you a thick, glossy glaze that clings to every charred surface. This is a Thanksgiving-level side dish that takes 15 minutes total.

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How to Air Fry It

Temp

Cook

Prep

Flip?

375°F

15m

Yes

01Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
02Season the Brussels sprouts with the Garlic Parmesan or Maple Bacon seasoning.
03Lightly spray the air fryer basket and the Brussels sprouts with oil, then place them in the basket.
04Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
05Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
06Check for doneness and serve immediately.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.