Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

I used to be a big time brussel sprout hater like so many others but it turns out that I just was not cooking them properly. This scenario is the case for so...

I used to be a big time brussel sprout hater like so many others but it turns out that I just was not cooking them properly. This scenario is the case for so many who try this cruciferous and green vegetable. Without the proper seasonings and pairing of some kind of acid; brussel sprouts can have a very bitter and unpleasant taste. This also makes it extremely easy for you to change up the seasonings and acids to your likings and to pair well with whatever dish you are making alongside the brussel sprouts. The variety of dishes that can be paired with these airfryer brussel sprouts are so large. The classic route would be to pair it with a protein like roast chicken and a carbohydrate like mashed potatoes or rice. I also love using these brussel sprouts as a topper as well. For example, say you make a roasted vegetable soup, you can peel the layers of the brussel sprouts and air fry them to then top off the soup with and it adds such an amazing contrast in texture and flavor that you wouldn’t normally see. Another super easy way to use these brussel sprouts not just as a side dish would be by incorporating them into bowls with rice, a protein, sweet potatoes and a sauce ( for which I have so many recipes for already). I also love incorporating these airfryer brussel sprouts into kale salads, it adds not only that charred taste but also that crispy that kale lacks after being massaged. I am all about the crunch when it comes to meals like these so having a low maintenance recipe like this one helps tremendously. There are also so many benefits to airfrying brussel sprouts. First, the brussel sprouts themselves are packed with so many nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber and antioxidants. They make it easy for someone to reach their daily nutrient intake/goals. Furthermore, airfrying the brussel sprouts reduces the oil amount significantly, when considering the amount that would be used when deep frying the brussel sprouts. Airfrying also reduces the time required to make the brussel sprouts as well the hassle that comes with properly disposing the oil after deep frying as well as the tedious clean up which happens when deep frying.