Crispy air fried Brussels sprouts seasoned in a mix of spices and panko crumbs, then tossed in a spicy and creamy bang bang sauce. Have it as an appetizer or as a side dish!
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Fun fact about me: I never tried Brussels sprouts until I moved to the US for college 10 years ago since it wasn’t available much in Malaysia. But growing up, I had a negative opinion of it just because it was always shown as something unpleasant in TV shows.
But fast forward to today, and it’s now one of my favorite veggies! Instead of simply boiling it and leaving it bland, I go for other cooking methods like roasting in the oven or in this case, air frying!
With this recipe, you’ll get Brussels sprouts that are deliciously crispy on the outside, while still soft on the inside. You only require 15 minutes of active prep time before leaving it to the air fryer to take care of the rest.
Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts Air Fried Recipe
The Bang Bang Sauce was made popular by the restaurant Bonefish Grill with their hit appetizer, the Bang Bang Shrimp (you can try out my recipe here!). A mouthwatering spicy and creamy sauce made from only 4 ingredients: mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil.
Mix the sauce together with seasoned air fried Brussels sprouts, and you’ve got yourself some delectably crispy, savory, and creamy bites on your hands. Serve it as is for your snacking needs (yes, it’s very snack-able!) or enjoy it as part of your main course.
Ingredients
(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)
- Brussels sprouts
- Olive oil
Seasonings
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Pepper
- Salt
- Panko crumbs (optional)
Bang bang sauce
- Japanese mayo
- Sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse Brussels sprouts and pat dry. Cut off the ends of each Brussels sprout and cut into two. Cutting into two should remove the outside layer, if not just peel it off.
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the seasonings. Add Brussels sprouts and coat it by tossing or by using your hands. If you added the panko crumbs, drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- Transfer to the air fryer basket and cook at 375 F for 10-15 minutes– shaking the basket halfway for even cooking.
- In the meantime, mix all the ingredients for the bang bang sauce and set aside for later.
- Once the Brussels sprouts are cooked, transfer to a serving plate and drizzle the sauce all over it. Optional step: add grated parmesan. Serve and enjoy!
Notes for Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts Air Fryer Recipe
- Cut into quarters: If the Brussels sprouts are extra big, cut the halves into smaller halves.
- Oven bake: You can also bake this in the oven at 400 F for 30-35 minutes.
- Don’t worry about overcrowding: You can cook the whole batch of Brussels sprouts at once in the air fryer and don’t need to worry about it overlapping.
- Pat them dry: Make sure the Brussels sprouts are pet dry after you wash them. Otherwise, the water will prevent them from crisping up in the air fryer/oven.
More Veggie Recipes
- Tofu Veggie Stir Fry
- Asian Slinky Cucumber Salad
- Spicy Sambal Eggplant (Sambal Terung)
- Acar Timun Nanas (Pickled Cucumber Pineapple Salad)
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How to make bang bang Brussels sprouts in an air fryer
Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts (Air Fryer)
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1 tbsp olive oil if needed
Seasonings
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp panko crumbs optional
Bang bang sauce
- 3 tbsp Japanese mayo
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse Brussels sprouts and pat dry. Cut off the ends of each Brussels sprout and cut into two. Cutting into two should remove the outside layer, if not just peel it off.
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the seasonings. Add Brussels sprouts and coat it by tossing or by using your hands. If you added the panko crumbs, drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- Transfer to the air fryer basket and cook at 375 F for 10-15 minutes– shaking the basket halfway for even cooking.
- In the meantime, mix all the ingredients for the bang bang sauce and set aside for later.
- Once the Brussels sprouts are cooked, transfer to a serving plate and drizzle the sauce all over it. Optional step: add grated parmesan. Serve and enjoy!
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