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Brussel sprouts crisped from air fryer

Asian Brussel Sprouts - Crispy Air Fryer Version

Inspired by takoyaki, these Asian brussel sprouts are crisped in the air fryer and loaded with spicy sriracha, sweet maple syrup, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For cooking the brussel sprouts
  • 1 lb brussel sprouts
  • 1 ½ tbsp sriracha
  • 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp neutral oil such as canola
For topping the cooked brussel sprouts
  • Kewpie mayo for drizzling on top
  • sriracha for drizzling on top
  • 2 tbsp furikake
  • ¼ cup bonito flakes
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced into rounds

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

Make the sauce
  1. Mix sriracha, maple syrup, canola oil and a pinch of kosher salt in a small bowl.
Roast the brussel sprouts
  1. Place the brussel sprouts in a large bowl and add the sauce.  Toss the brussel sprouts well to evenly distribute all of the sauce.
  2. Roast the brussel sprouts in an air fryer at 390° for a total of 14 minutes. 
    Shake the brussel sprouts at the 7 minute mark to move them around and ensure even crisping.
    Brussel sprouts crisped from air fryer
Add toppings and serve
  1. Once the brussel sprouts are finished cooking, remove them from the air fryer and add them directly to a serving dish.
  2. Drizzle Kewpie mayo and sriracha on the brussel sprouts in a zigzag pattern.
  3. Scatter the furikake all over the sprouts.
  4. Place the bonito flakes on top.
  5. Place the scallions on top of the bonito flakes.
  6. Serve right away.