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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
A simple yet delicious side dish, these Kung Pao Brussels sprouts are easy-to-whip-up in the air fryer. Garnished with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds, they can be made in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts outer layer peeled and quartered
- 6-10 dried red chili peppers split, seeds removed
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts either salted or unsalted
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce skip for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili paste adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish options
- crushed red pepper flakes optional
- sesame seeds white
- 1/3 cup green onion green part, optional
Instructions
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the brussels sprouts and dried chillies to the prepared sauce.
- Air fry at 380°F for 8-10 minutes. Add peanuts and air fry for 1 more minute.
- Take out the brussels sprouts in a bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and more roasted peanuts. Enjoy!
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Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F. After tossing the brussels sprouts in the sauce, roast for 20-25 minutes, until they are crispy on the edges and tender inside. Add roasted peanuts. Garnish and serve!
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Notes
- Choose fresh: Go for fresh Brussels sprouts in this recipe. I have tried with frozen brussels sprouts and they do not work as well. Try choosing similar sized Brussels sprouts as they help in even cooking.
- Want them saucier: While the Brussels sprouts are cooking, whip up some extra sauce (skip the cornstarch and sesame oil). Toss the cooked Brussels sprouts in the sauce and serve immediately
- Serving: You can serve these Brussels sprouts as an appetizer or as a side to any Asian style rice or main dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
871mg
(36%)
Potassium
1239mg
(35%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
2355IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
291mg
(323%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 871mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1239mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2355IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 291mg | 323% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.