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Air Fryer Frozen Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Take your frozen brussels sprouts to a new level with minimal prep & just 16 minutes of cooking! These Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts are coated in a honey balsamic vinaigrette, with a tiny kick from cayenne peper, and come out perfectly roasted with nice caramelization. A great side dish, and so tasty you'll want to have them on their own!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine North American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 84kcal
Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen brussels sprouts or use fresh

Vinaigrette

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon liquid honey or solid honey microwaved to liquid
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

To serve

  • 1 teaspoon salt flakes
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the frozen brussels sprouts to the air fryer basket and air fry for 9 minutes at 390°F (200°C).
    1 lb frozen brussels sprouts
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette by whisking together all the vinaigrette ingredients in a large bowl.
    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon liquid honey, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Place the brussels sprouts in the bowl with the vinaigrette and mix well to coat.
  • Place the brussels sprouts back in the air fryer basket and air fry 6 minutes at 390°F (200°C), shaking the basket once halfway.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and top with slightly crushed salt flakes just before serving. Enjoy!
    1 teaspoon salt flakes

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Notes

This recipe has been tested in the following air fryer models (affiliate links): Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer, Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer and Cosori Pro II. Cooking time can vary with your specific model.

 

You can make this without the vinaigrette. Either air fry 15 minutes straight away, shaking once halfway, or air fry for 9 minutes then add the seasoning of your choice and air fry 6 more minutes.
Cook from frozen. There's no need to defrost the brussels sprouts first, the air fryer does it for you!
Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. It's fine if there are layers, just don't fill up the basket completely.
Want crispier brussels sprouts? Air fry in a single layer.
Want them browner and/or crispier? Add a bit more time.
Add salt flakes just before serving. You want the salt flakes to still be crispy to add a bit of texture.
 

What to Do with Leftovers

Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: I do not recommend freezing leftovers.
Reheating in air fryer: Air fry 3-5 minutes at 350°F (175°C)
Reheating in microwave: Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30-second increments.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg