Maple Chili Crisp Brussels Sprouts
These Maple Chili Crisp Brussels Sprouts turn a boring vegetable side dish into something people actually crave. Roast cut-side down so the edges caramelize beautifully, then toss them in a sweet, spicy glaze for a flavor-packed dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients · Servings 6
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (we recommend avocado)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chili crisp
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Method · 40 min
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF and place a large rimmed baking sheet inside while it heats. Starting with a hot pan gives you a much better sear on the cut sides.
- In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with the oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Carefully remove the hot baking sheet and arrange the sprouts in a single layer, cut side down. Leave room, and use two pans if needed. Crowding makes them soft instead of crispy. Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, until the cut sides are deeply browned and the outer leaves are dark and crackly.
- While the sprouts roast, stir together the chili crisp, maple syrup, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, and grated garlic in a small bowl.
- Transfer the roasted sprouts to a large bowl and pour over the glaze. Toss until every piece is coated. Doing this off the pan keeps the sugars from scorching.
- . Spread the sprouts onto a serving platter and top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love These Maple Chili Crisp Brussels Sprouts
- The perfect crispy texture. Adding the Brussels sprouts cut-side down to an already hot baking sheet helps them reach maximum crispiness.
- Well-rounded flavor. The heat and crunch come from the chili crisp, the sweetness from the maple syrup, the brightness and tang from the rice vinegar, and the umami from the soy sauce, making for a sauce that checks all of the boxes.
- 2-Minute sauce. As the sprouts roast in the oven, the sauce comes together in just a few minutes.
- Wonderfully versatile. Use these Maple Chili Crisp Brussels Sprouts for holiday spreads, in rice bowls, as a side for weeknight dinners, or straight off the pan.
