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Crispy Smashed Brussel Sprouts

Crispy Smashed Brussel Sprouts

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 brussel sprouts
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Smashed Brussel Sprouts
  • 1 lb brussel sprouts (about 20 medium sized)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
Garnishes (Optional)
  • chives, chopped
  • pomegranate seeds
  • maple bacon aioli (recipe below in this blog post)

Equipment

  • Wire Rack (optional but recommended)
  • Glass Jar

Method
 

Prep
  1. Add brussel sprouts to salted boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the brussel sprouts and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Over the sink, squeeze each brussel sprout dry with towel then add to a large bowl.
  4. Combine all ingredients and toss together until evenly coated.
  5. On a piece of parchment paper, smash each brussel sprout with a glass jar. The thinner the better!
Air Fryer
  1. At 350° F, bake brussel sprouts for 10 minutes.
  2. If you'd like them crispier, flip and bake for 5 more minutes.
  3. Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with dipping sauce and pomegranate seeds (optional, but delicious!).
Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 425°.
  2. On a baking sheet with a wire rack on top (or with parchment paper if you don't have a wire rack), spread out the brussel sprouts.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking on them to ensure they don't burn. The bake time will depend on the size, so if they're smaller they will require less time.
  4. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with dipping sauce and pomegranate seeds (optional, but delicious!).