Easy Side Dish

Roasted Brussels sprouts are a delicious addition to any family dinner. It’s a side dish that’s also perfect for a holiday meal or special occasion. This recipe is for oven roasted Brussels sprouts. However, I include instructions for how to roast them in an air fryer.

I’ve tried to decide which I like better – oven roasted Brussels sprouts or air fryer Brussels sprouts. I can honestly say that I like both equally. So it doesn’t matter which method you use; they’ll both be delicious!

Ingredients

As I already mentioned, these are super easy, which in my mind means there aren’t many ingredients.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• Brussels sprouts
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Yep! That’s all.

I used a baking sheet to roast them. Or you can use a roasting pan. It doesn’t matter because they’ll turn out great either way.

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. By the time you finish the prep work, the oven will be hot.

I always rinse my fresh vegetables before cooking them. However, it’s really not necessary for this if you remove the outer layer of the Brussels sprouts. Next, cut the Brussels sprouts in half and place them in a single layer on a baking pan.

Then, drizzle the olive oil over the top. Or if you have olive oil spray, you can use that.

Now sprinkle them with salt and pepper. I like to do this sparingly because you don’t want to overpower the flavor of the vegetable.

Place the pan in the oven and roast the Brussels sprouts for about 15 minutes. The edges should be slightly golden brown. Remove them from the oven and flip the Brussels sprouts over.

Then, return them to the oven and roast them for an additional 10 minutes. The edges should be crispy and a slightly darker golden brown. When you bite into each one, it should be tender but still slightly firm.

Air Fryer Version

I’ve also made roasted Brussels sprouts in my air fryer, and they always turn out delicious. I follow all of the same instructions before putting them on the pan.

Here’s how I make air fryer roasted Brussels sprouts:

Preheat the air fryer to 375.

Coat the Brussels sprouts in olive oil and add a small amount of salt. I use Himalayan pink salt because it has more nutritional value.

Pour the Brussels sprouts into the air fryer basket and spread them out into a single layer. This is important because air fryers are little convection ovens that rely on the air being able to flow above, below, and around the food.

Air fry them for 8 minutes. Remove the basket and give it a good shake (or flip the sprouts with tongs).

Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for an additional 7 minutes. They should be tender on the inside and crispy on the outside – and so delicious you’ll want more!

If you know that your air fryer tends to be a little hotter, decrease the time by one minute on each side. You can always return the basket to the air fryer to cook it longer. However, you can’t “uncook” the food if it’s overcooked.

Tips for Making the Best Roasted Brussels Sprouts

If you follow the directions above, your Brussels sprouts will come out great. Here are some tips to make the very best ones possible:

• Choose the freshest Brussels sprouts available. Although this recipe works with frozen Brussels sprouts, fresh ones are better.
• After trimming the Brussels sprouts and removing the outer dead leaves, make sure you dry them really well.
• Try to have all of the Brussels sprouts the same size. If some are large, cut them in half so all of them will cook evenly.
• Add extra seasoning if you want extra depth to the flavor. Experiment with small batches to discover what you like.
• Don’t crowd the Brussels sprouts on the pan. Make sure they’re in a single layer with a small amount of space between them for the best results.
• Serve them as quickly after roasting them as possible. If they sit for a while, they’re likely to become soggy and soft. Although you want the inside to be tender, they’re better when the outside is crisp.

What to Serve with Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts go with so many dishes, from meat and seafood to all-in-one, hearty casseroles.

You’ll love them alongside these delicious creamy ranch pork chops. Another yummy food to serve them with is this amazing crispy air fryer chicken.

If you’re serving a casserole, offer them on the side. They put the finishing touch on a plate of this yummy chicken and rice casserole.

Now to finish off your delicious dinner, you’ll need dessert. For something light and easy, try this delicious 3-ingredient chocolate cake that’s gluten-free.

Another favorite dessert at our house is this pineapple upside down cake that you can make in your rice cooker.

We also enjoy this yummy no-bake cherry lime pie! It’s colorful, refreshing, and absolutely delicious!

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