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Crispy Smashed Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 2

Cooking & Baking Supplies

  • Food Processor
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients  

  • 1 lb brussels sprouts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste

Vegan Parmesan Cheese

  • 3/4 cup cashews
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Rinse and dry your brussels sprouts and then remove any outer brown leaves.
  • Steam brussels by placing them in a pot with about 1-2 inches of water at the bottom and a steamer basket. Cover the pot, let the water come to a boil and steam brussels for 5-10 minutes (until they are soft and cooked through).
  • Place brussels on parchment paper on a flat surface, ideally a counter. Using the base of a cup, press down to “smash” them.
  • You can either drizzle olive oil and spices over the brussels sprouts on the baking tray or move the brussels sprouts to a mixing bowl and mix everything together well.
  • Preheat the air fryer for 4 minutes at 380 degrees. Add brussels sprouts to the air fryer and cook at 380 degrees for 5 minutes, then flip them over and air fry for an additional 3 minutes. Add extra time if needed for extra crispiness.
  • While brussels sprouts cool, add your vegan parm ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender and blend until fine.
  • Top your crispy brussels sprouts with the vegan parm (as much as you want) and ENJOY!
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