Easy honey sriracha brussel sprouts are a healthy side dish loaded with flavor! Just a few simple ingredients and crisped to perfection in only 15 minutes! Air fryer and oven instructions included!
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If you've ever been to BJ's Brewhouse you may have tried their recipe and wanted to make a copycat version at home!
These spicy brussels are just as tasty with a delicious crispy outside and kick of sweet heat.
Brussels sprouts are definitely one of our favorite veggie side dishes. Try our other top recipes - Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Garlic Parmesan!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- Crispy fried taste without the extra calories! Honey sriracha brussel sprouts are super crispy and can be made in the air fryer or oven.
- So much flavor! With a blend of spicy Sriracha sauce and honey, they have just enough heat and are loaded with tons of flavor.
- Unique recipe that is easy to make and versatile! Pair as a side dish with chicken tenders, salmon or eat in a buddha bowl or with a stir fry.
- Quick & easy! Done in just 15 minutes.
- Great for dietary restrictions. Simple ingredients make this recipe vegetarian, vegan, and paleo.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Brussel sprouts: cleaned and halved. You can double or even triple the recipe if you plan to cook them in batches. They tend to cook down and once trimmed a pound will make about two servings.
- Honey: you can also use maple syrup if you want to make them vegan.
- Sriracha: this hot chili sauce is integral in the recipe however if you are sensitive to spice you will want to be mindful of that when adding. For a less spicy version, use 2 tablespoon sriracha instead of ¼ cup.
- Rice vinegar: substitute apple cider vinegar or lemon juice if needed.
- Sesame oil: substitute olive oil, grapeseed oil, walnut or avocado oil.
How to Make This Recipe
This is a step by step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. Exact cook time and temperatures are available in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Mix together the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set the sauce aside.
- Trim sprouts of lower stems and any spotted outside leaves. Cut each sprout into three equal pieces. Coat the Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoon sesame oil, salt and pepper. Air fry in a single layer at 350F for 7 minutes. Turn and fry for an additional 7 minutes. Work in batches if needed.
- Once they are cooked and crispy, coat them with the desired amount of sauce.
- The final crisp will be at 375F for one minute to set the sauce and crisp them up. Dip in extra sauce if desired.
Make Ahead, Storage, Freezer, Reheating & Serving
- Make Ahead: Sauce may be made ahead and sprouts may be trimmed and cleaned up to 3 days ahead.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: If using frozen be sure to add additional time and cook in one layer to avoid steaming. You may need to increase the temperature in the final crisp to get the crispy outsides.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350F for 3-5 minutes, shaking halfway or until heated through and desired level of crispiness.
- Serving: Honey Sriracha Brussel sprouts with bacon would be the ultimate dinner combo. You could also side an air fried chicken recipe or salmon that would make a perfect pair. They would also be delicious in a stir fry or buddha bowl.
Expert Tips
- Per the recipe directions, you will be cutting the sprouts into threes, thereby making a more "shredded" or "shaved" sprout. To make halves, increase the temperature to 400F so that the insides cook evenly.
- Reserve extra sauce for dipping or use as a marinade for shrimp or salmon.
- Add a squeeze of lime over top for some extra flavor.
- Both air fry and oven directions require brussels to be in one layer so that they crisp up and do not steam.
- If you are looking to make a pan fried or cast iron skillet version, heat oil over medium heat and cook them until desired doneness. Coat with sauce and then place cast iron skillet or oven safe container under broiler for a few minutes (watch it closely) to get an extra crisp. Do not put non-oven safe pans in the oven.
FAQs
Yes, Brussel sprouts cooked in the oven can still be very crispy and delicious!
Prepare the sauce and Brussel sprouts as noted in the recipe. Place seasoned Brussel sprouts on a baking sheet sprayed with coconut oil spray.
Roast for 25 minutes at 400F or until desired crispiness has been achieved.
I haven't tried using frozen ones yet but if you do test this method out be sure to add in a few minutes (start with 10, shake, 10 more). Frozen brussel sprouts will definitely lead to more steam creating less crisp.
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Honey Sriracha Brussel sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussel sprouts cleaned and halved
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- salt + pepper to taste
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon raw honey
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce more or less if desired
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- Mix together the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set the sauce aside.
- Trim sprouts of lower stems and any spotted outside leaves. Cut each sprout into three equal pieces. Coat the Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoon sesame oil, salt and pepper. Air fry in a single layer at 350F for 7 minutes. Turn and fry for an additional 7 minutes. Work in batches if needed.
- Once they are cooked and crispy, coat them with the desired amount of sauce.
- The final crisp will be at 375F for one minute to set the sauce and crisp them up. Dip in extra sauce if desired.
Oven Directions
- Prepare the sauce and clean brussels as noted in the air fryer recipe. Place seasoned sprouts on a baking sheet sprayed with coconut oil spray.
- Roast for 25 minutes at 400F or until desired crispiness has been achieved.
Notes
- Per the recipe directions, you will be cutting the sprouts into threes, thereby making a more "shredded" or "shaved" sprout. To make halves, increase the temperature to 400F so that the insides cook evenly.
- Reserve extra sauce for dipping or use as a marinade for shrimp or salmon.
- Add a squeeze of lime over top for some extra flavor.
- Both air fry and oven directions require brussels to be in one layer so that they crisp up and do not steam.
- If you are looking to make a pan fried or cast iron skillet version, heat oil over medium heat and cook them until desired doneness. Coat with sauce and then place cast iron skillet or oven safe container under broiler for a few minutes (watch it closely) to get an extra crisp. Do not put non-oven safe pans in the oven.
- Make Ahead: Sauce may be made ahead and sprouts may be trimmed and cleaned up to 3 days ahead.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: If using frozen be sure to add additional time and cook in one layer to avoid steaming. You may need to increase the temperature in the final crisp to get the crispy outsides.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350F for 3-5 minutes, shaking halfway or until heated through and desired level of crispiness.
- Serving: Honey Sriracha Brussel sprouts with bacon would be the ultimate dinner combo. You could also side an air fried chicken recipe or salmon that would make a perfect pair. They would also be delicious in a stir fry or buddha bowl.
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