Where there’s a Will…
There’s a Smith. GET IT?! It’s my favorite joke. I’ve mentioned it before. It holds true, through the ends of time.
Unlike the air fryer. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s really cool. But did anyone else feel like this new cooking contraption came out of nowhere into total popularity? Regardless, I’m totally digging cooking with it. I have a version with a nonstick basket so, I don’t like that part, and so far there’s only one brand that I can find which has a stainless steel basket… and it’s an expensive one. I figured I would dip my toes in for a few months, see what I think, and then upgrade if need be.
Do you use an air fryer? What do you think?
Basically…
Basically, the air fryer is a countertop convection oven. I didn’t fully understand that until I bought one! Iit cooks your foods really quickly using close, high heat and air circulation. It leaves all of the mess inside, and is wicked fast AND easy to clean. Even though I just cook for myself and one other person sometimes, I am so game for this style of cooking. Like, c’mon.
Honestly, though. The last few months? I wasn’t stoked to cook. I felt like everything was too routine. And anything fun I wanted to cook weren’t the foods that fully nourish me. Because again… on this blog, I EAT the recipes I make! So sweets come in here and there, but round after round of baking? It doesn’t feel good for me, economically or gastrointestin…ally.
Time to shine, sprouts!
So here’s my ode to two VERY popular ingredients, tahini (sesame seed butter) and Brussels sprouts (the crucifer darling of the late 2010s.) I hope you enjoy, and air fry, or, bake in the oven.
Will Smith would be proud of both–I’m sure!
Air Fryer Tahini Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasting veggies with tahini means the sesame seed butter creates a crispy coating that is SO tasty! You've never had anything like these before. Don't have an air fryer? I've got you covered!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds brussels sprouts ends cut off and sliced down the middle
- 2 tablespoons tahini (tahini is sesame seed butter)
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari (tamari is gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced or grated
- 1/2 inch knob of ginger minced or grated
Garnishes
- cilantro leaves
- sliced jalapeno
- lime wedges
- toasted sesame oil
Instructions
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For the Air Fryer, preheat to 360 (for the standard oven option, preheat to 400 degrees).
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Combine all ingredients except the brussels sprouts in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
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Stir the cut brussels sprouts into the dressing and mix until each sprout is evenly coated.
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Spread the brussels sprouts evenly into the Air Fryer basket (or a metal baking tray for the standard oven) and air fry for 12 minutes, taking the basket out halfway through to toss and flip the sprouts. (for the conventional oven, bake for 22-25 minutes, also taking the tray out to shake the sprouts around halfway through).
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Once finished, plate the fried brussels sprouts in a bowl to serve, and garnish with cilantro leaves, sliced jalapenos, extra lime juice and toasted sesame oil.
