Air Fryer Honey Dijon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Air fried brussels sprouts cooked crispy and coated with this delicious sauce. It combines the sweetness of honey, the umami of the Worcestershire and the tang of Dijon.

This healthy dish is ready in under 20 minutes from freezer to fork. (Prep time 5 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes)

This vegetable packs a lot of healthy benefits and flavor using basic ingredients already in your home.

Using frozen brussels sprouts creates a perfect balance of a cooked center and crispy shell. We finish by tossing the Brussels in our sauce that resembles a Barbequed flavor. This recipe is easy, healthy, and family approved.

Ingredients Needed

• Brussels Sprouts: This vegetable is a member of the cruciferous family like broccoli and cauliflower. High in Vitamins and minerals. When prepared correctly they have a mild, sweet, and almost nutty flavor. The air fryer is the easiest way to enjoy this dish.
• Olive Oil: Used to coat the brussels sprouts for moisture and non-stick.  
• Salt + Pepper: The classic seasoning staple for any dish.
• Worcestershire Sauce: A household staple low in calories that yields high flavor. With molasses, anchovies, garlic and cloves this sauce holds complex flavors essential to this recipe.
• Honey: The honey is used to add sweetness and body to the sauce. When purchasing local honey, you can reap the benefits to fight seasonal allergies, high in antioxidants and a great sugar substitution. 
• Dijon Mustard: This ingredient adds acidity and helps balance the sauce. 

How to Make Honey Dijon Brussels Sprouts In Air Fryer

Step 1:  Prepping the Brussels Sprouts

Add 1 lb.  frozen brussels sprouts to a large bowl. Coat the brussels sprouts in olive oil and salt + pepper. The olive oil works as a non-stick and creates a crispy shell.

Step 2: Transfer the Brussels Sprouts 

Place the frozen brussels sprouts into the air fryer. The air fryer does not need to be preheated.

Step 3: Set the Cooking Time

Set the air-fryer to 390°F for 15 minutes for frozen brussels sprouts.  This timing allows them to perfectly cook through and maintain a crispy outer shell.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

In the large bowl combine the honey, Worcestershire, and Dijon with a whisk. Combine ingredients to make a blended sauce lump free. 

Step 5: Remove & Coat 

Remove the brussels sprouts from the air fryer and add to the sauce. Make sure to coat brussels sprouts thoroughly. The heat from the brussels sprouts will help absorb the sauce.

Step 6: Strain & Serve

Strain the extra sauce from the brussels sprouts. Add the additional sauce on the side for dipping. This dish can be served as an appetizer or accompany any meal.

Optional Garnishes

Fresh Herbs

Herbs like thyme can provide great flavor and are visually appealing as well.

Balsamic Glaze

Balsamic can enhance these flavors and finish the brussels sprouts.

Optional Modification/ Toppings / Substitutes

Alternative Preparations

To add a little more flavor to this dish, add some cooked bacon or parmesan cheese.

*When grating the parmesan cheese use a micro planer first so the cheese melts in. Finish with a regular grater for texture and flavor.

Noodles are a great addition to this dish. If you are keto or gluten-free they make wonderful alternatives. Trader Joe’s brand makes a fantastic brown rice and quinoa substitute. It is a spaghetti style noodle that is healthy, yummy and cost effective. What’s great is that the kids can’t tell the difference.  

Doubling up the Sauce

Serving a crowd or using in another dish. Additional sauce can be made by doubling the recipe. The amount provided is enough to coat the brussels sprouts and allow some extra dipping sauce on the side.

If you are serving with noodles, it is enough to coat and provide enough sauce. By doubling up the sauce you can also double the amount of brussels sprouts to feed more. 

This sauce works fantastic for protein like chicken, pork, or beef.  Grilled Pork Loin makes a great pair for these.

When serving with one of the listed proteins doubling the sauce is beneficial. You can coat the brussels sprouts and have delicious extra sauce for the protein.

Using Defrosted or Fresh Brussels Sprouts

The defrosted brussels sprouts contains more water content, so they’ll have a longer cooking time than fresh.  This really comes down to preference. The ease and simplicity of freezer brussels sprouts year-round is great.

Bird’s Eye Brand, which is found at most grocery stores was used in this recipe. They are smaller so this can work in favor of an appetizer or pasta better.

Trader Joe’s has a great medium sized frozen brussels sprouts. I find fresh to crisp up the best and the most visually appealing. The sauce pairs well with any type of brussels sprout you use.

Keto Friendly 

You can use Nature’s Hollow sugar-free substitute in place of honey or balsamic vinegar in half the amount. 

Important Notes

Taste the sauce and adjust the recipe’s sweetness for your preference. 

Adjust the time up or down a few minutes depending on how crisp you prefer your brussels sprouts.

Frozen Brands of Brussels Sprouts 

*Cooking times are provided for Ninja Foodi  Air fryer

Honey Dijon Brussels Sprouts in Air Fryer

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Air fried brussels sprouts cooked crispy and coated with this delicious sauce. It combines the sweetness of honey, the umami of the Worcestershire, and the tang of Dijon.

This healthy dish is ready in under 20 minutes from freezer to fork. (Prep time 5 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes)

This vegetable packs a lot of healthy benefits and flavor using basic ingredients already in your home.

Using frozen brussels sprouts creates a perfect balance of a cooked center and crispy shell. We finish by tossing the Brussels in our sauce that resembles a Barbequed flavor. This recipe is easy, healthy, and family approved

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Ingredients

• 1 LB Brussels Sprouts, frozen
• Salt + Pepper to taste
• 1 T Olive Oil
• 2T Honey
• 1T Worcestershire Sauce
• 1T Dijon Mustard

Instructions

1. Add olive oil, salt + pepper to frozen brussels sprouts in a large bowl to coat

When using the frozen brussels sprouts, you don’t have to trim or prep. The olive oil helps with non-stick and coats the salt and pepper. Add the frozen brussels sprouts to the air fryer. No need to pre heat. 

1. Set the air fryer to air crisp at 390°F for 15 minutes
2. Combine the honey, Worcestershire, and Dijon in the same bowl used prior. Whisk well to incorporate the ingredients. 
3. Remove the brussels sprouts from the air fryer and add to the bowl with the sauce. Stir the brussels sprouts well to evenly coat.
4. Strain the extra sauce and serve on the side with the brussels sprouts

Notes

Taste the sauce and adjust the recipe’s sweetness for your preference. 

Adjust the time up or down a few minutes depending on how crisp you prefer your brussels sprouts.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 108Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 245mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 3g

Keren Tayler

My name is Keren Tayler. I am a stay-at-home mama to three lovely girls, Sarah + Rachel + Hannah. Prior to becoming a mom, I had a successful career in the accounting field, steps away from becoming a CPA. I decided to give up on my career in order to raise my own kids (as opposed to letting a nanny do it, no judgment here :)) I learned a lot and I love sharing it with other moms.  Along the way, I also became a Certified Food Handler.