It was a fun weekend meeting new friends and catching up with old ones! One of those perks for getting vaccinated and getting it early! What a refreshing break from a year of shelter-in-place. If you are still on the fence about vaccination, consider the freedom you’ll get when all of us can hangout outdoor/indoor without fear, without masks. It’s good for you and me :).

The problem with having lots of fun however, was skipping cooking and meal prep for next week. We were still eating leftovers on Monday, but as Tuesdday rolls along, I am stressed 😫.

There is little time to cook during the work week. I was looking for something that requires minimal prep time and doesn’t require a lot of attention while it cooks. The air fryer came to my rescue and I was able to whip up a mouth-watering dish in no time.

There is really 4 ingredients needed for this tasty and healthy side dish. I have added the optional ingredients for a little indulgence if you like sweet Thai chilli sauce, and for the purpose of posting this recipe, I needed some extra color from the bell pepper and green onions as garnish.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb brussels sprouts
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 Tbsp Thai chilli sauce (optional)
• Juice of half a lime (optional)
• 2 Tbsp chopped bell pepper (optional)
• 1 Tbsp chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Trim the stems off the brussels sprouts. Rinse and spread out on a baking sheet to air dry.
2. Cut each brussels sprouts in half and toss with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
3. Set temperature to 390 F on the air fryer.
4. Work in batches. Fill the fryer basket with brussels sprouts and spread out in a single layer.
5. Set timer for 10 minutes and air fry the brussels sprouts.
6. Remove and spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet to cool.
7. Continue working with remaining sprouts until all done.
8. Transfer the cooked brussels sprouts to a serving dish. It can be served as is. It’s crispy, salty, and nutty. This is the healthy version 👍.
9. If desired, fry the chilli sauce and chopped pepper in a small sauce pan until the sauce bubbles. Stir in the lime juice. Drizzle over the brussels sprouts and garnish with chopped green onions. This is the guilty pleasure version 😋.