Can I make this recipe in the oven?

Yes, just spread the Brussels sprouts out on a sheet pan. I usually space them out and place them cut side down. Roast at 425F for 16-18 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss with the pecans and maple syrup. Roast for another 2-3 minutes.

Why do my Brussels sprouts taste bitter?

If your Brussels sprouts were a larger size that may be the reason why they taste bitter. Smaller ones have a sweeter taste. The other reason could be that they weren't air fried for long enough. Just pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes.

What's the best way to reheat these Brussels sprouts with pecans?

While you can microwave them, in order to get them crispy, I prefer the air fryer. Just place them in the basket and air fry at 350F for 3-5 minutes until heated through and crispy on the outside. Keep an eye on them as you don't want the Brussels sprouts or pecans to burn.

Air Fryer Maple Pecan Brussels Sprouts

Name: Air Fryer Maple Pecan Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons pecan pieces (raw) *see note #2; 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Description

Air Fryer Maple Pecan Brussels Sprouts with maple syrup and crunchy pecans are tender in the middle and crispy and caramelized on the outside!

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons pecan pieces (raw) *see note #2
2 tablespoons maple syrup

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Instructions

Add the trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts to a large bowl and toss with the oil, salt and garlic powder until well coated.
Place the Brussels sprouts in the air fryer basket. It’s okay if some overlap. They don’t need to be in a single layer, just don’t fill up the basket.
Air fry at 360F for 15 minutes, or until crispy and almost fork tender. Shake the basket a few times to rotate the Brussels sprouts around.
Add the pecans and brush the maple syrup over the Brussels sprouts and pecans.
Continue air frying for another 2-3 minutes or until the Brussels sprouts are fork tender. Serve immediately.

Notes

Brussels sprouts should be roughly the same size to ensure even cooking. If you have some larger ones, just cut them into quarters.
I don’t recommend using store-bought chopped pecans as they are too small and will fall through the holes in the air fryer basket. I normally buy pecan pieces or halves and just break them into pieces.
Brushing on the maple syrup ensures more of it stays on the Brussels sprouts and pecans and doesn’t fall through the holes in the air fryer basket.
This recipe was tested in a 5.8 quart air fryer. If you have a smaller model, you may need to air fry the Brussels in two batches.