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These quick and easy garlic balsamic Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts have the perfectly crunchy outer layer with a tender core that’s delicious flavorful with every bite. Toss in a soy-balsamic sauce for a savory umami finish that will have you licking your bowl clean!
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Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Balsamic Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
- Ingredients for Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Balsamic, and Soy:
- How to Make Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Balsamic, and Soy
- Variations and Add-ons
- Toni’s Recipe Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Serving Suggestions for Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Balsamic, and Soy
- Storage Instructions for Balsamic Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- More Delicious Brussels Sprouts Recipes
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Balsamic Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
I found the secret to super crispy and flavorful Brussels Sprouts, ready in the shortest amount of time possible! Keep the oven off and the oil to a minimum with this quick and easy air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe. It delivers a healthy, flavorful, and budget-friendly side dish that you can make in a snap.
Garlic Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are coated in garlic, salt, and oil, then air-fried until the outer leaves turn super crisp and brown. Then toss in soy sauce and vinegar to give deep flavor! It is simple yet bursting with amazing tastes and textures. Plus, it makes perfect side for grilled, fried, or baked entrees.
This homemade recipe will be one of the easiest and most enjoyable Brussels Sprouts dishes. It is another great addition to my growing list of brussels sprouts recipes!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Balsamic, and Soy:
You can make this restaurant-quality side dish with just 7 simple ingredients!
- Brussels Sprouts: Make sure to properly wash and dry them first so they crisp up.
- Olive oil: Use just enough to coat the outsides of the Brussels sprouts. This will help make them super crispy and flavor-packed. If you do not have it on hand, you can use other plant oils with a high smoke point.
- Garlic: This dish won’t be the same without it! The sharp and savory garlic flavor will seep into the layers as they cook! Plus, roasted garlic is just too delicious to ignore.
- Soy Sauce: Gives the vegetables a great savory and umami flavor.
- Balsamic Vinegar: This sweet and tangy vinegar brightens up the dish and makes it even tastier.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
How to Make Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Balsamic, and Soy
Step 1: First, trim the edges of the Brussels and remove outer layers that are dark, discolored, and mushy. Then, cut them in half.
Step 2: Next, coat the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Once tossed, place them in the air-fryer basket. Cook for 7 minutes at 340 degrees F. Then, pull the basket out, shake the contents, and cook for another 6 to 7 minutes.
Step 4: Finally, place them back into a bowl and toss with soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
Variations and Add-ons
- Gluten Free: If you want to make this dish gluten-free, just swap the soy sauce with tamari.
- Paleo: To make it Paleo friendly, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Also, you can use lemon juice instead of balsamic vinegar.
- Sweet: You can add maple syrup to the dressing to give it a touch of sweetness!
- Spicy: Give your Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts a punch of heat by adding chili flakes or chili powder.
- Cheesy: Instead of tossing in a soy-vinegar dressing, you can also just sprinkle some vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast before serving it.
Toni’s Recipe Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Cut evenly: Choose uniformly-sized Brussels sprouts as much as possible so they cook evenly. If you have pieces that are smaller than the others, keep them intact. If some are bigger than the rest, cut them in quarters.
- Adjust cooking time: Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the sprouts you have. Add a few more minutes if you have larger ones.
- Single layer: Always cook in a single layer to achieve that perfect crispiness. If your air fryer is on the small side, cook in batches instead.
- Serve immediately: Serve it immediately for best results. If the balsamic Brussels sprouts are left in the dressing too long, they will lose their crispiness. If you are making this in advance, keep the veggies warm and toss them in the dressing just before serving.
Serving Suggestions for Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Balsamic, and Soy
- Rice/quinoa/grain: Serve on a bed of brown rice risotto, veggie-packed vegan fried rice, or garlic rice. Or add to a roasted vegetable couscous, or healthy quinoa veggie bowl.
- More veggies: Garlic balsamic Brussels sprouts pair well with curried roasted butternut squash, roasted parsnips, or sauteed Swiss chard.
- Salad: Serve alongside or atop some yummy greens, like this easy butternut squash salad, fall quinoa salad, roasted pumpkin salad, or roasted sweet potato salad.
- Mains: Crispy Brussels sprouts is a lovely touch to a nice vegan roast dinner, BBQ seitan, easy lentil loaf, or crispy baked tofu.
Storage Instructions for Balsamic Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Fridge: Let them cool completely before transferring them to an air-tight container container. Store in fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat them in the microwave at 30-second intervals or in your air fryer for 1-3 minutes at 350 degrees F. They might not be as crunchy as they were when freshly cooked, but they will still be delicious!
More Delicious Brussels Sprouts Recipes
Vegan Dinners
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts [Sweet and Salty]
Vegan Appetizers
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
Vegan Side Dishes
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound brussels sprouts fresh, washed and dried
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the brussels sprouts and cut them in half.
- In a large bowl, toss the brussels sprouts, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, until the brussels sprouts are evenly coated.
- Place the halves in a single layer in your airfryer and cook for 7 minutes at 340 degrees F. Remove the basket and shake it, then cook again for 6 to 7 minutes at 340 degrees F.
- Place them back into the large bowl and pour in the soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Stir until evenly coated.
- Enjoy immediatel
Notes
- Cut evenly: Choose uniformly-sized Brussels sprouts as much as possible so they cook evenly. If you have pieces that are smaller than the others, keep them intact. If some are bigger than the rest, cut them in quarters.
- Adjust cooking time: Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the sprouts you have. Add a few more minutes if you have larger ones.
- Single layer: Always cook in a single layer to achieve that perfect crispiness. If your air fryer is on the small side, cook in batches instead.
- Serve immediately: Serve it immediately for best results. If the balsamic Brussels sprouts are left in the dressing too long, they will lose their crispiness. If you are making this in advance, keep the veggies warm and toss them in the dressing just before serving.
Worked perfectly!
So glad you gave these sprouts a go! They come out so so good!
Can i use frozen brussel sprouts to make this recipe? Thank you!
Hi Michelle! You can try however it may be best to defrost them so you can thaw them out and can slice and marinate them for this recipe! We haven’t tried them from frozen so let us know how they turn out if you end up giving them a go 🙂
I love this recipe! Even my daugher started to eat sprouts, so thank you 🙂