🧀 Crispy Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts 🥦

Even the biggest vegetable skeptics will fall in love with this appetizer! Fresh Brussels sprouts are tossed in a light coating of oil, roasted at a very high heat until their outer leaves turn incredibly crispy and charred, then tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy honey Sriracha glaze. 🍯🔥

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

• 🍳 Cook Time: 25 minutes

• 🍽️ Servings: 4-6 servings

🛒 Ingredients

• 500g fresh Brussels sprouts (washed, trimmed, and sliced in half lengthwise) 🥦

• 2 tablespoons olive oil 🛢️

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄

• Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂

• 2 tablespoons pure honey 🍯

• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to your heat preference) 🌶️

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce 🪵

• 1 teaspoon lime juice (freshly squeezed) 🍋

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish) 🌱

👩‍🍳 Detailed Instructions

1. Prep and Season: 🔪 Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until every piece is glistening.

2. The Roasting Secret: 🥖 Arrange the Brussels sprouts on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Crucial step: place them all cut-side down. This ensures maximum caramelization and crispiness right against the hot pan!

3. Roast to Charred Perfection: 🔥 Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Don’t worry if the outer leaves look very dark or slightly blackened—that’s exactly where all the incredible, smoky, sweet crunch lives.

4. Whisk the Glaze: 🥣 While they roast, whisk together the honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice in a small bowl until completely smooth.

5. Toss and Serve: 🍽️ Transfer the roaring hot, crispy Brussels sprouts back into a clean bowl. Pour the honey Sriracha glaze over them and toss vigorously to coat. Transfer to a serving platter, scatter toasted sesame seeds over the top, and serve warm with toothpicks!