Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts
Deliciously crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts with crumbled chestnuts and pomegranate seeds! Ready in under 20 minutes!
Servings 6
Calories 126kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g Brussels Sprouts fresh or frozen
- 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 100 g Chestnuts vacuum packed
- 1 Pomegranate
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon Pomegranate Molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 180℃ (350°F) and set your timer for 12 minutes.
- If you're using fresh sprouts, trim off the roots, discard the loose outer leaves and cut them in half. Frozen sprouts can remain whole.500 g Brussels Sprouts
- Pro tip. If you prefer very soft sprouts on the inside (rather than al dente), soak the fresh sprouts in water for 30 minutes prior to air frying. Make sure you dry the Brussels sprouts thoroughly!
- Place the prepared sprouts in a bowl and coat them in olive oil before putting them in the air fryer basket.2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- Air fry the Brussels sprouts for 6 minutes then take the basket out, give it a shake and crumble over the chestnuts. Return the basket to the air fryer and air fry for a further 6 minutes. If after 12 minutes they are still not quite as tender on the inside as you would like, air fry for an additional 2 minutes.100 g Chestnuts
- Serve with pomegranate seeds (cut the pomegranate in half then hold each half over the sprouts, seeds facing down and tap the skin with a wooden spoon, squeezing a little to release the seeds), sea salt and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.1 Pomegranate, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, 1 tablespoon Pomegranate Molasses
Notes
Top Tips:
- If your fresh sprouts are very large, quarter them instead of halving them to ensure they cook evenly, in the time specified.
- There is no need to defrost frozen sprouts first (and no need to halve them either).
- It's best not to crowd an air fryer with food. This recipe uses 500g of brussels sprouts which is just right for my 6 litre air fryer. If your air fryer is smaller, I suggest cooking them in two batches, or halving the recipe.
- Swap the pomegranate molasses for a balsamic and honey drizzle.
- Crumble cooked bacon over the sprouts at the end of cooking for air fryer brussels sprouts with bacon.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan over the brussels sprouts for Parmesan brussels sprouts.
- Sprinkle the cooked sprouts with freshly chopped parsley for a colourful garnish.
- Store. The crispy air fryer sprouts are best eaten fresh, straight from the air fryer. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave until piping hot. You'll lose some of the crispness, but they'll still taste great!
- Freeze. I don't recommend freezing the cooked sprouts as they will become soft and mushy once thawed. If you have lots leftover why not make bubble and squeak?
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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