Looking for a delicious and hassle-free way to prepare Brussels sprouts? Look no further than Air Fryer Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts! With just a few simple ingredients and a trusty air fryer, you can whip up a mouth-watering side dish or snack in no time.
These Air Fryer Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts are the perfect accompaniment to any main course, but they’re also delicious enough to stand on their own as a snack. So why not try them out for yourself and see what all the fuss is about? Your taste buds will thank you!
Recipe Notes:
- These Brussels sprouts can be fried the night before and kept in the fridge, ready to reheat the next day.
- The sauce in this recipe can be reduced by half if you like, or you can leave it as is and use the remaining sauce for dipping, drizzling over sprouts, or drizzling over rice, chicken, or shrimp.
- Make sure the fryer basket is not overcrowded, otherwise the vegetables will take longer to cook and will not brown. It is best to cook in batches.
- It’s fine to cover the brussels sprouts before cooking and then add them to the fryer, but I’ve found that this method results in more soggy vegetables. If you decide to do this, leave out the olive oil. Alternatively, you can also cook the brussels sprouts without the sauce and let the sauce drizzle over the top after they are fully cooked.
Can I freeze leftover brussels sprouts from bang bang?
You can freeze these air fried brussels sprouts for up to 1 month, though they can get mushy and mushy once frozen and thawed.
Is this recipe vegan?
This recipe includes regular mayonnaise, so it’s not vegan, but you could use a vegan mayonnaise instead.
Are these sprouts super spicy?
No. The sauce gives the fried brussels sprouts a slight kick, but doesn’t overpower. You can always reduce the amount of Sriracha sauce added to the bang bang sauce or increase it based on your preferred heat.
What should I serve with my Air Fryer Bang Bang Brussels sprouts?
These bang bang brussels sprouts are a delicious side dish for grilling chicken, beef tenderloin, turkey, pork chops, and fish. For a vegetarian dish, add these Brussels sprouts to rice and other roasted vegetables.
If you’re a brussel sprout lover like me, enjoy them as a snack with extra sauce as a dipping sauce!
Air Fryer Bang Band Brussels Sprouts
- Trim the stems from the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half (or quarters if they are very large).
- Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and toss with olive oil. (You can also season with salt and pepper. If you do, adjust the amounts of salt and pepper in the Bang Bang sauce.)
- Spread the brussels sprouts in a single layer in your fryer basket (if you have too many for your fryer, cook in batches).
- Cook at 400°F for 6-8 minutes. Mix in the Brussels sprouts and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the Bang Bang sauce by mixing together the salt, pepper, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and garlic salt. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Pour ½ cup of the sauce over the Brussels sprouts and toss to coat.
- Return to fryer and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until sauce is caramelized and sprouts are toasted and tender.
- Serve with the remaining sauce.
Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts Air Fryer
Air Fryer Bang Band Brussels Sprouts are quick and easy to make, covered in a spicy sauce and fried to perfection.
Preparation time: fifteen minutes
Time to cook: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
It serves:4
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Ingredients
- 1 and ½ pounds Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha use more for more heat
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Trim the stems from the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half (or quarters if they are very large).
- Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and toss with olive oil. (You can also season with salt and pepper. If you do, adjust the amounts of salt and pepper in the Bang Bang sauce.)
- Spread the brussels sprouts in a single layer in your fryer basket (if you have too many for your fryer, cook in batches).
- Cook at 400°F for 6-8 minutes. Mix in the Brussels sprouts and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the Bang Bang sauce by mixing together the salt, pepper, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and garlic salt. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Pour ½ cup of the sauce over the Brussels sprouts and toss to coat.
- Return to fryer and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until sauce is caramelized and sprouts are toasted and tender.
- Serve with the remaining sauce.
