These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Are So Good, You’ll Never Make Them in the Oven Again

Name: These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Are So Good, You’ll Never Make Them in the Oven Again
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1/2 tsp. hot paprika; Kosher salt; 6 tbsp. pure maple syrup; 1 1/2 tbsp. sriracha; Aleppo pepper and sliced scallions, for serving

A maple-sriracha glaze brings just the right amount of sweet heat.

By Joy ChoPublished: Nov 3, 2026

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

161

Take classic Brussels sprouts to new heights with a maple-sriracha glaze that offers just the right amount of sweet heat. Seasoning the sprouts twice—once before roasting in the air fryer, then through tossing them with the sauce after they’re charred and crispy—is the key to achieving an intensity of flavor worth writing home about.

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Ingredients

2 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
5 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp. hot paprika
Kosher salt
6 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 1/2 Tbsp. sriracha
Aleppo pepper and sliced scallions, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat air fryer to 375°F. In large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with 4 tablespoons oil, then paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Air-fry Brussels sprouts in 2 batches until charred, crispy, and tender, 9 to 11 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, and a pinch of salt. Transfer 2 1/2 tablespoons to small bowl and whisk in remaining tablespoon oil; set aside for serving.
3. Step 3Transfer 1 batch roasted Brussels sprouts to large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of remaining syrup mixture. Repeat with remaining Brussels sprouts and 2 tablespoons syrup mixture.
4. Step 4Transfer to platter, then drizzle with reserved maple-oil mixture and sprinkle with Aleppo pepper and scallions if desired.