Balsamic brussel sprouts made in air fryer or oven (two options). These crispy balsamic brussels sprouts are great as side dish for your dinner.
Brussel sprouts have long been a polarizing vegetable, with some people loving their earthy flavor and others finding them bitter and unpleasant. But what if you will find out there was a way to make brussel sprouts that even the most ardent of haters would enjoy? Enter crispy air fryer balsamic brussel sprouts. These bite-sized veggies are coated in a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze and cooked until they’re perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They’re easy to make, deliciously addictive, and just might change your mind about this oft-maligned vegetable. Easy to make balsamic brussel sprouts with a hint of honey and garlic made in Air Fryer or baked in the oven (two options included!)
Balsamic Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Texture: crispy brussel sprouts.
Taste: salty with balsamic vinegar and garlic flavor.
Simplicity: simple to make, season, then air fry or bake in the oven.
Meal Type: side dish, meal prep.
Air Fried Brussel Sprouts Ingredients
- Brussel Sprouts – cut fresh brussel sprouts in half.
- Oil – any oil, for example sunflower, avocado, canola etc.
- Balsamic Vinegar – to add rich flavor.
- Honey – to add extra sweetness to veggies.
- Garlic Powder – plain garlic powder without salt added.
- Salt – sea salt, Himalayan or table salt.
How to make Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
- (Full recipe and video below). In a medium bowl mix oil with balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic powder and salt.
- Cut brussel sprouts in half, marinate with half the sauce, keep remaining.
- Air Fry for 12 – 15 minutes at 360 F ( I used this large Air Fryer that I recommend).
- After cooking add remaining marinate to brussel sprouts, toss it.
How to make Oven Brussel Sprouts
- Prepare all ingredients same as above, instead cooking in Air Fryer we will be baking in the oven.
- Preheat oven to 400 F, prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread marinated brussel sprouts on baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 – 20 minutes.
- Add the rest of marinate to crispy brussel sprouts and toss it.
Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts Tips
- If you don’t have Air Fryer don’t worry you can make these balsamic brussel sprouts in the oven, just follow the recipe. If you are looking for Air Fryer this is the one I recommend Secura Air Fryer, it is big and I don’t have to cook my food in batches, perfect for families. Also, I have Gourmia Air Fryer that I like but it is much smaller, if you have more food you would have to cook in batches, perfect for 1 -2 people.
- You have to remember to reserve half the balsamic marinate, the rest of the sauce you should add it to air fried brussel sprouts after cooking, this will enhance the taste.
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts Faq’s
What pairs well with brussel sprouts? You can pair this veggie with balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, shaved parmesan cheese, pomegranate arils, paprika powder, garlic or onion powder (these are just examples, the possibilities are endless).
How do you clean brussel sprouts? You need to properly wash brussel sprouts, you can immerse in cold water, add few splashes of vinegar, soak for 15-20 minutes. Once they are clean, cut the stems.
Do you have to boil brussel sprouts before baking? You don’t have to boil brussel sprouts before baking to make this recipe, just add balsamic sauce and bake in the oven or cook in Air Fryer.
What can I serve with brussel sprouts? You can serve your crunchy veggies with Best Swedish Meatballs and Homemade Garlic Mashed Potatoes, if you want to make a complete vegetarian dinner serve it with Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti. Click these links to get recipes↑
Other Yummy Veggies
- Baked Zucchini Fries with Garlic Dip
- Baked Carrot Fries with Greek Yogurt Dip
- Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
- Oven Sweet Potato Wedges
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Air Fryer Balsamic Brussel Sprouts (or Oven)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. brussel sprouts
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Wash brussel sprouts in water, cut the stems, cut brussel sprouts in half.1 lb. brussel sprouts
- Prepare marinate by combining oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic powder and salt.2 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp. honey, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. salt
- In a large bowl combine brussel sprouts with half marinate (reserve the rest).
- Air Fryer Option: Place brussel sprouts in the Air Fryer basket, set temperature for 360 F and cook for 12 – 15 minutes, depends how crunchy you would like your veggie. You can increase the time of cooking if you need softer brussel sprouts.
- Oven Option: Preheat oven to 400 F, prepare baking sheet with parchment paper, spread brussel sprouts on the baking sheet, bake for 15 – 20 minutes.
- After cooking drizzle with remaining balsamic vinegar marinate.
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Video
Notes
- If you don’t have Air Fryer don’t worry you can make these balsamic brussel sprouts in the oven, just follow the recipe. If you are looking for Air Fryer this is the one I recommend Secura Air Fryer, it is big and I don’t have to cook my food in batches, perfect for families. Also, I have Gourmia Air Fryer that I like but it is much smaller, if you have more food you would have to cook in batches, perfect for 1 -2 people.
- You have to remember to reserve half the balsamic marinate, the rest of the sauce you should add it after cooking, this will enhance the taste.
- What can I serve with brussel sprouts? You can serve your crunchy veggies with Best Swedish Meatballs and Homemade Garlic Mashed Potatoes, if you want to make a complete vegetarian dinner serve it with Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti.
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Update Notes: The recipe was originally posted in June 2021, it was updated with new tips and video in June, 2023.
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