Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
Charred, crispy sprouts in a sticky sweet-and-spicy glaze.
Even sprout sceptics come round to these. The air fryer chars the edges and crisps the leaves, then a honey sriracha glaze turns them sticky and addictive. They cook in about fifteen minutes and disappear even faster.
👩🍳 Method
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Trim and halve the sprouts, then toss with the oil and salt. Cut side down catches the most colour.
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Preheat to 190°C / 375°F. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking twice, until the edges are charred and the leaves crisp.
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While they cook, whisk the honey, sriracha, soy and lime into a quick glaze.
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Tip the hot sprouts into a bowl, pour over the glaze and toss to coat.
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Return them to the basket for a final 2 minutes so the glaze sets and turns sticky.
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Serve straight away while crisp, with any loose crunchy leaves scattered on top.
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♨️ Air fryer notes
- Cook at 190°C / 375°F and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes for the crispiest result.
- Keep everything in a single layer with space around each piece. Overcrowding steams food instead of crisping it, so cook in batches if your basket is small.
- Shake or turn halfway, and check a few minutes early, since air fryers cook faster than ovens and every model runs slightly differently.
💡 Cook's tips
- Do not crowd the basket. Sprouts need space to char rather than steam.
- Glaze near the end. Honey added too early just burns in the hot air.
🔀 Make it your own
- Add crumbled cooked bacon or toasted almonds at the end.
- Swap honey for maple to keep it vegan, and check your sriracha is vegan too.
📦 Storing & reheating
Best fresh. Keep leftovers for 2 days and re-crisp at 190°C for 3 minutes.
❓ Frequently asked
How long do Brussels sprouts take in the air fryer?
Halved sprouts take 12 to 15 minutes at 190°C / 375°F, shaken twice, until charred and crisp. Glaze at the end.
Do you need to boil sprouts first?
No. Halved raw sprouts crisp perfectly in the air fryer. Just toss with a little oil so the leaves brown.
Adapting your own recipe? Use the oven to air fryer converter for temp and time, or the recipe scaler to halve or double this.
