Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic & Pecans Recipe
This Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic & Pecans recipe turns humble sprouts into a star side — crispy, lightly caramelized, and finished with a tangy sugar-free glaze and toasted pecans. Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s an elegant, keto-minded dish that pairs beautifully with weeknight proteins or holiday spreads.
Ingredients
- 400 g Brussels sprouts halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 40 g pecans toasted & chopped
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar + 1 tbsp erythritol or sugar-free glaze
- Salt pepper, garlic powder, lemon zest, parsley
Instructions
- Trim and halve 400 g Brussels sprouts.
- Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder.
- Preheat air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
- Arrange sprouts cut-side down in a single layer; air-fry 10–12 minutes, flip/shake, then 4–6 more minutes. Finish at 200–205°C / 390–400°F for 1–3 minutes if desired.
- While cooking, toast 40 g pecans and reduce 1 tbsp balsamic + 1 tbsp erythritol to a syrup.
- Toss hot sprouts with glaze, pecans, lemon zest, and parsley. Serve immediately.