Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Quick Balsamic Glaze

Name: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Quick Balsamic Glaze
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 680 g (1.5 lbs) Brussels sprouts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

A quick and crispy Brussels sprouts recipe cooked in an air fryer, glazed with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.

Time: 25 min4 servingsDifficulty: Easy190°CVegetables

Steps

1
Wash Brussels sprouts thoroughly and cut them in half lengthwise.
2
In a bowl, toss sprouts with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and salt until evenly coated.
3
Place sprouts in the air fryer basket.
4
Cook at 190°C (375°F) for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
5
Serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan on top before serving.

Shopping list

1.5 lbs Brussels sprouts, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp salt

Recipe story

Brussels sprouts were first cultivated in Belgium, in the Brussels region, in the 16th century. Since then, they have become a popular ingredient in European cuisine, appreciated for their slightly sweet flavor and crunchy texture. This modern air fryer recipe keeps the tradition alive, adding a touch of elegance with the balsamic glaze.

Ingredient Secrets

Sea salt

Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.

Olive oil

Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.