Air Fryer Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Description
Crispy air fryer honey balsamic Brussels sprouts with caramelized edges and a sweet-tart glaze. Ready in under 25 minutes with six ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Brussels sprouts
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the honey balsamic glaze
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Trim the stem ends from the Brussels sprouts and halve them through the root. Discard yellowed outer leaves.
- Toss the halved sprouts with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cut side down. Air fry at 380°F for 12 to 14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until deeply browned and tender.
- While the sprouts cook, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened enough to coat a spoon. Watch closely — honey burns quickly.
- Transfer the hot sprouts to a bowl, pour the glaze over, and toss to coat.
- Optional: return the glazed sprouts to the basket for 1 to 2 minutes at 380°F for extra caramelization. Do not exceed 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Cook in batches rather than crowding the basket — a single layer is what produces crisp edges.
- The glaze goes on after cooking. Adding it early causes the honey to burn and prevents the sprouts from crisping.
- For frozen sprouts, cook from frozen at 390°F for 16 to 20 minutes and blot before glazing.
- Oven method: 425°F for 22 to 28 minutes on a sheet pan, cut side down.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 614mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 856IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg